Expert: slightest tension may cause Russian-Turkish conflict![]() December 5, 2012 - 19:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Though Arab Spring and Syria conflict were discussed during Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Turkey, no final decisions were taken, Armenian political expert said. “Russian and Turkish presidents are “turning a blind eye” to the current developments, despite the discussion of strategic problems and economic cooperation plans,” Levon Hovsepyan said, adding that the slightest tension may bring about Russian-Turkish open conflict. Putin departed for Istanbul Dec 3 to attend third meeting of High-Level Russian-Turkish Cooperation Council. ![]() ![]() Grigoryan added that the situation around the world and particularly in the region is very difficult. The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |