Russia counts on “allied” solution to Armenia’s Rome Statute situationMarch 31, 2023 - 11:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia expects that Armenia’s possible accession to the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court will be settled in an “allied” manner, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told a briefing on Thursday, March 30. "This topic is the subject of discussion in high-level contacts both in Moscow and in Yerevan. I do not consider it necessary to disclose the details of these contacts. Of course, we assume that this issue will be resolved in an allied and acceptable manner," she said, according to Tass. On March 24, the Constitutional Court of Armenia published a decision according to which the obligations of the republic, set out in the Rome Statute of the ICC, are in line with the country's laws. A source in the Russian Foreign Ministry told TASS on Tuesday that the Russian side had warned the Armenian colleagues about the "extremely negative" consequences for relations with the Russian Federation of a possible accession to the Rome Statute. The Foreign Ministry also added that Moscow considers unacceptable Yerevan's plans to join the Rome Statute of the ICC against the backdrop of warrants against President Vladimir Putin. 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. |