  Shoigu accuses West of trying to discredit Russian peacekeeping policy in Karabakh May 25, 2023 - 16:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The West is trying in every possible way to intervene in the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh and discredit the Russian peacekeeping policy, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said at a meeting of the Council of Defense Ministers of the CSTO member states in Minsk on Thursday, May 23, RIA Novosti reports. "As for the situation in the Caucasus region, it is largely determined by the degree of settlement of the Armenian-Azerbaijani conflict. Now security in Nagorno-Karabakh is supported by the Russian peacekeeping contingent. However, the West is trying in every possible way to interfere in the situation, increase its presence and discredit the Russian peacekeeping policy," he said. Shoigu. According to him, the West is trying "to oust Russia from the South Caucasus, and not to ensure the security and prosperity of the region in the long term." "An example of this is the so-called civilian mission of the European Union in Armenia, which includes military personnel and intelligence officers. I think there is no need to explain what they are actually doing," Shoigu said. "In this regard, we consider it necessary to continue work on sending a CSTO mission to the region," the minister stressed.   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 Protesters rally as Georgia debates 'foreign agent' bill  Georgian critics label the bill "the Russian law", comparing it to legislation used by the Kremlin to crack down on dissent.Former Pashinyan envoy urges end to Genocide speculation Marukyan has urged authorities in Armenia stop discussions about verifying the names of 1.5 million victims.Azerbaijan, Jordan sign deal on defense cooperation Azerbaijan and Jordan have signed an agreement on cooperation in the field of defense, according to an official statement.First Canadian expert join EU mission in Armenia The first Canadian expert to join the European Union’s civilian mission in Armenia has arrived in Armenia. |
