Russian politician suggests Armenia, Azerbaijan join RussiaFebruary 1, 2012 - 16:43 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Head of Liberal Democratic Party of Russia Vladimir Zhirinovsky deemed Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement impossible without Russian mediation, suggesting Armenia and Azerbaijan should join Russia as a South Caucasian federal region to resolve the issue. In an interview with Azeri Press Agency, Zhirinovsky noted that “Azerbaijan must govern the federal region due to the large number of population, with deputy governors elected among the Armenians.” “We will recognize Karabakh independence, in case Armenia and Azerbaijan don’t accept the proposal,” he said. “Recognition of territorial integrity of Azerbaijan by Russia will harm ties with Armenia. We need Armenia as a tool of pressure on Turkey. Armenia secures protection of our border from Turkey, which, in turn, hampers Karabakh resolution,” Zhirinovsky stated. 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. |