35 ceasefire violations by Azeri side reported on Aug 27August 28, 2014 - 12:59 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - 35 ceasefire violations by Azeri side were reported at the line of contact between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijani armed forces on Aug 27. Azerbaijan fired over 150 shots from various caliber weapons towards the positions of Karabakh defense army, which retains full control of the situation. 270 ceasefire violations were registered from Aug 17-23, with Azerbaijan firing over 2200 shots. Earlier this week, Defense Minister Movses Hakobyan said that resumption of war in Nagorno Karabakh will bring a new victory to the Armenian side. Commenting on the response of Armenian soldiers in case of a new war, said he expects nothing but a victory. “As Defense Minister, I get prepared for war every day. My activities and the activities of my subordinates are aimed at this,” Hakobyan said. The minister also stressed that the conflict cannot be resolved without involvement of Artsakh in the negotiation process. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | The Power of One Dram to benefit Road of Life charity The companies inform that the May beneficiary of The Power of One Dram is the “Road of Life” charitable organization. Ucom General Director gives lecture at French University in Armenia The General Director of Ucom Ralph Yirikian delivered a lecture at the French University of Armenia. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |