Russia ‘won’t extradite’ former Defense Minister wanted by ArmeniaAugust 31, 2018 - 14:26 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia will not extradite former Defense Minister of Armenia Mikayel Harutyunyan who is wanted as part of a criminal case on the events of March 1, 2008 in Yerevan, Interfax reports citing a source familiar with the matter. Harutyunyan, who served as Armenia’s Defense Minister back then, was charged with "illegally mobilizing the country’s Armed Forces against peaceful demonstrators." Moscow has received an official request from Yerevan for the extradition of former Defense Minister of Armenia Mikayel Harutyunyan, the source said. While the request is currently pending, the source revealed that a preliminary decision has been made to reject the request, since it has been established that Harutyunyan has a Russian passport since 2002. The person reminded that under the Russian Constitution, citizens of Russia are not extradited to foreign countries, including for criminal prosecution. The source did not disclose the details of correspondence of relevant authorities of Russia and Armenia, revealing only that the request was received by the National Central Bureau of Interpol in Russia. As part of the same investigation, former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan and CSTO Secretary General Yuri Khachaturov were arrested but later released on bail. Both of them were charged with "overthrowing the Constitutional order in Armenia." 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. |