Russian peacekeepers join campaign to benefit the disabled in KarabakhJuly 24, 2021 - 11:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian peacekeeping contingent has taken part in a humanitarian campaign in Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno-Karabakh, to transfer essential items and food to people with disabilities, the Russian Defense Ministry reports. During their first visit, the Russian peacekeepers donated about 400 kg of food packages to the Society of the Deaf. Bella Grigoryan, Chairperson of the Society, thanked the troops for the visit and urged them to make such trips more often to learn more about the problems facing deaf people. Until the end of July, 2 more similar assistance campaigns for about 100 families with members having various degrees of hearing impairment will be arranged to transfer about 1,200 kg of food. "As part of the implementation of the trilateral statement of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia dated November 9, 2020, Russian peacekeepers continue to assist in the restoration of peaceful life in Nagorno-Karabakh," the Ministry said in a statement. 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 | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |