  Russia says can't deploy border guards on Armenian-Azerbaijani border August 6, 2021 - 15:37 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia cannot deploy border guards on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border due to a lack of international legal framework and the lack of confidence between the parties, Alexander Bikantov, a deputy spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, said on Thursday, August 5. Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan earlier proposed to deploy checkpoints of Russian border guards along the entire length of the border with Azerbaijan. "One of the problems in the implementation of the deployment of border guards along the frontier is the lack of international legal framework, which is superimposed on the lack of mutual trust between the parties," Bikantov told a briefing, RIA Novosti reports. According to him, sustainable de-escalation in the region can be achieved only through the immediate delimitation of the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan and its demarcation afterwards. The Defense Ministry confirmed earlier that Russian troops have indeed been deployed in the border village of Voskepar in Armenia's Tavush province.   Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. London’s Armenian community has been left feeling “under attack” after the city’s Genocide monument was vandalised. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency.   Partner news |  Latest 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.Armenia PM, France envoy discuss regional matters Issues related to the consistent development of Armenia-France cooperation were discussed.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. |
