More than 40% of Russians believe Karabakh should be independentSeptember 21, 2015 - 17:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Half of Russians perceive Abkhazia and South Ossetia as independent states, and an equal number believes that those republics, as well as Transnistria should have a formal independent status, a study carried out by Levada Center shows. According to almost every second Russian, South Ossetia and Abkhazia should be independent (48% and 47%, respectively). 7% and 8% of the respondents respectively were convinced that those republics should be part of Georgia, while some 23% and 22% of them think South Ossetia and Abkhazia should join Russia. 23% of the respondents took no stance. Half (49%) of Russians said Transnistria should become an independent state, while 17% suggested that the region remain part of Moldova. One out of three (34%) took no stance. According to 42%, Nagorno Karabakh should also be recognized as an independent state. One out of ten respondents (10%) suggested that the region join Azerbaijan, while 9% believe that it should join Armenia. More than a third (39%) gave no definite answer. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |