Putin rewards Armenian philanthropist Ara Abrahamyan![]() November 16, 2017 - 18:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russian president Vladimir Putin on Wednesday, November 15 has rewarded president of the Union of Armenians Ara Abrahamyan with theorder "For Merit to the Fatherland". The medal is awarded for an individual's contribution to the strengthening of peace, friendship and cooperation. Abrahamyan is a prominent philanthropist, social activist, and businessmen, living in Russia. ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |