Armenian, Russian defense chiefs talk Karabakh over the phoneMay 13, 2021 - 14:58 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Acting Armenian Defense Minister Vagharshak Harutyunyan and Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu discussed the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh over the phone on Wednesday, May 12, the Russian Ministry of Defense said in a statement. "During the conversation, the situation in the Nagorno-Karabakh areas where the Russian peacekeeping contingent is stationed, as well as other topics of mutual interest were discussed," the statement reads. The phone call took place amid a growing crisis in Armenia. On the morning of May 12, the armed forces of Azerbaijan violated the border of Armenia in the southern province of Syunik, advancing 3.5 kilometers and surrounding Sev Lake, which is situated on the border between the two countries but is predominantly a part of Armenia. Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court. Partner news | PACE wants concessions from Azerbaijan to accept Baku back A PACE co-rapporteur said that Azerbaijani authorities must make certain concessions so that the country can return to PACE. Azerbaijan razes historic Armenian church to ground Azerbaijan has demolished the historic Armenian Church of St. John the Baptist (known as Kanach Zham). Turkey extends military presence in Azerbaijan The Turkish parliament has adopted a bill submitted by Recep Tayyip Erdogan to extend the mandate of Turkish troops. Russia to begin assessing migrant workers' speaking skills Rosobrnadzor is planning to change the Russian language exam for migrant workers and include an assessment of speaking skills |