Moscow: France unable to ensure security of ArmeniaMarch 14, 2024 - 14:08 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - France is unable to ensure the security of Armenia, the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, told a briefing on Wednesday, March 13, TASS reports. “One gets the feeling that [authorities] in Yerevan, turning towards France and increasing military-technical cooperation with it, simply do not realize the true intentions of France’s so-called patrons, nor the risks from expanding their military presence in the region,” Zakharova said. “They naively believe that France is ready or is capable of ensuring the security of Armenia.” "Under false assurances of solidarity, words about peace, the current authorities of France, unfortunately, are not guided by the interests of Armenia, this is obvious, and by no means by the interests of the Armenian people,” Zakharova added. “They are guided by their wounded geopolitical ambitions, anti-Russian sentiments, and the future of Armenia and the entire South Caucasus is simply a tool, a bargaining chip for Paris, one of the ways to maintain its own well-being, preserve its reputation, including against the backdrop of a hybrid war with our country.” The French-Armenian defense cooperation is part of a broader deepening of relations between the countries. It comes amid Armenia’s mounting tensions with Russia, its longtime ally. Neighboring Iran has also signaled unease over the pro-Western tilt in Armenian foreign policy. 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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |