Russia is not going to mediate Armenian-Turkish normalization, source saysFebruary 20, 2011 - 17:07 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia not going to mediate the Armenian-Turkish normalization. As Russian diplomatic source told PanARMENIAN.Net “there are Protocols envisaging normalization of relations between the two countries and Russia’s representative was present at the signing ceremony in Zurich.” “Official Moscow numerously said that the only way to normalize relations between Yerevan and Ankara is ratification of Protocols,” the source said. Earlier, some media spread information that Deputy Foreign Ministers of Russia and Turkey discussed possibility of a meeting between Armenian and Turkish diplomats. According to reports, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Grigory Karasin was in Yerevan lately to discuss the issue with the Armenian side. The same reason is believed to be behind U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg’s visit to Armenia. Top stories Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". Partner news | 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. Armenia, India hold first defense consultations The meeting was attended by Indian Ambassador Nilakshi Saha Sinha and Defense Attaché Brigadier General Naveen Nijhawan. |