Stepan Grigoryan: Russia has to reckon with CSTO members in some issuesAugust 18, 2010 - 16:03 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Despite being a powerful and independent country, Russia has to reckon with CSTO members in some issues, political expert Stepan Grigoryan stated. “During the oncoming CSTO summit in Yerevan, Armenia has to raise the issue of Russia’s intention to supply S-300 missile systems to Azerbaijan, asking whether it does not run counter to our cooperation in the frameworks of CSTO,” the export told a news conference in Yerevan. “If the information on S-300 supply is true, only the use and maintenance of missile systems themselves are likely to increase Azeri soldier’s qualification level.” As the expert noted, Armenia must not limit itself to collaboration with Russia. “If regional balance is being disturbed, Armenia might as well accept Iran’s or EU offers on Karabakh issue.” 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 | 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 children Moscow 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. |