Russia says willing to mediate between Armenia and AzerbaijanJuly 17, 2020 - 17:32 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia has expressed willingness to mediate between Armenia and Azerbaijan amid the recent escalation between the two countries. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the matter with the country's Security Council and expressed concern over the ongoing escalation. Peskov said the meeting featured "a detailed exchange of views" on the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. He said those attending the meeting expressed extreme concern over the situation and urgent need for the parties to ensure ceasefire, According to Peskov, Russia has also expressed willingness to mediate. Since the situation escalated on the border on July 12, Azerbaijan has launched three unsuccessful infiltration attempts. Since the next morning, the Azerbaijani military has been firing on the Armenian positions, also using large caliber grenade launchers and combat drones to target civilian homes in several border settlements. Four servicemen of the Armenian army have been killed, while Azerbaijan has reported 12 deaths. 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. |