Armenian Society Became More Pragmatic towards RussiaMarch 21, 2006 - 18:11 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - After the growth of tariffs for Russian gas pragmatic approaches substituted for empiric pro-Russian sentiments, Armenian NA Vice-Speaker Vahan Hovhannisyan said. In his words, "thoughtless steps in the Russian policy can result in growth of anti-Russian sentiments in Armenia.» The Vice-Speaker also underscored that Russia should not be jealous to the search for alternative communication and energy solutions by Armenia, which fit the Republic's national interests. 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 | Titus, Bilirakis lead legislation to sanction Azerbaijani war criminals Representatives Dina Titus (D-NV) and Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) have introduced the bipartisan legislation. 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. Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. |