  Expert: elections in Russia won’t affect Karabakh process March 5, 2012 - 12:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Caucasus Institute director forecasts escalation of social-economic tension following the presidential elections in Russia. “Vector will remain unchanged with comparably fewer opportunities for foreign policy implementation,” Alexander Iskandaryan said. Dwelling on the impact of Russian presidential elections on Armenia and Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement, the expert foretold no direct influence or change. He further expressed disbelief in Vladimir Putin’s victory to bring about Robert Kocharian's comeback to politics, noting that the situation after the elections may affect major economic projects in Armenia, such as railway or nuclear power plant construction.   Top stories The Cabinet of Ministers decided on Thursday, November 9 to allocated AMD 120 million to arrange the gathering. Michael Roth believes sanctions must be put on the table after Baku‘s ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Yerevan City Council has elected Tigran Avniyan from the ruling Civil Contract as the mayor of the Armenian capital. The Armenian Parliament on Tuesday, October 3 voted to ratify the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court.   Partner news |  Latest news U.S. warns Georgia not to side with Moscow against the west  Georgia has been warned by the U.S. not to become an adversary of the west by falling back in line with Moscow.Power of One Dram sums up two-year program with Teach for Armenia Idram Junior also joined the companies during the visit, bringing with it a fascinating intellectual game for childrenMoscow slams EU mission in Armenia for “provocative activity” The EU mission is doing more and more against Armenia’s neighbors Russia, Azerbaijan and Iran, Mikhail Galuzin said.Yerevan Mayor to travel to Paris on May 15-19 The official delegation headed by Yerevan Mayor Tigran Avinyan will travel to Paris from May 15 to 19. |
