ICG official skeptical over Putin’s activity in Karabakh settlement![]() March 14, 2012 - 14:27 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Europe Program Director of International Crisis Group (ICG) says President of Russia Dmitry Medvedev played an active role in Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. Sabine Freizer favored Russian President’s personal participation in conflict resolution, namely the meetings held between Presidents of Azerbaijan and Armenia on his initiative. “However, I don’t believe Russian president-elect Vladimir Putin will maintain activity in Karabakh settlement process , considering the passivity he displayed during his previous presidential term,” SalamNews quoted Freizer as saying. ![]() ![]() The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. 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. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |