Armenian-Russian alliance "is a security guarantee for both countries"February 23, 2019 - 15:29 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Armenian-Russian alliance is a guarantee of security for both countries and the region, Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin was quoted as saying Saturday, February 23. Kopyrkin was attending a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on the occasion of Defender of the Fatherland Daywas in Victory Park in Yerevan on Saturday. “As you know, we have very close allied relations, which have a long history. The history of the Russian Armed Forces is inextricably linked with the history of the Armenian people. The Armenians played a huge role in the formation of the Russian Armed Forces,” Kopyrkin told reporters, Panorama.am says. “The 102nd Russian military base operates in Armenia, our border guards are involved in the protection of the Armenian border, and this is undoubtedly an important contribution of the Russian Federation to the security of Armenia," the diplomat said. "This is a reflection of the militant fraternity, the fraternal relations between our peoples, which has defined almost the entire history of our relations, ”the ambassador added. 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 | Viva-MTS: Tech solutions to modernize infrastructure of border village The border village has been the focus of Viva-MTS and the Foundation for the Preservation of Wildlife and Cultural Values since 2015. Ucom's fixed network launched in Artashat To mark this occasion, the company has introduced a special offer exclusively for Artashat residents. “By Your Side”: IDBank's new support program for displaced Artsakh citizens IDBank is launching a long-term social support program for forcibly displaced Artsakh residents. 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. |