Expert: Russia must use all possible tools to stabilize Caucasus April 27, 2011 - 13:48 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia must use all possible tools to stabilize the Caucasus, according to theology and philosophy department head at St. Petersburg State University. “Unfortunately, Russia can presently position itself as a regional power only,” Vladimir Gurotov told journalists upon completion of an international conference on Armenian-Turkish relations. For his part, professor Valery Achkasov noted that Russia showed certain interest in the “football diplomacy.” “We are watching the strengthening partnership of Russia and Turkey, which tries to pursue a policy independently of the United States,” he said, adding that Russia has its own interests in the region, including mediation for the Nagorno Karabakh conflict settlement. 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. |