“The country’s security along its border perimeter is ensured at a proper level. However necessary measures are being taken in view of the latest reports,” Peskov said. At the same time, he noted that the situation in Turkey, Armenia and Kazakhstan cannot be considered in the same way.”
“We only know that Jirair Sefilian proposed a third variant to the settlement, which is being discussed, and on which I can’t provide details. We have no information yet at which phase the negotiations are and which agreement has been reached. One person was set free upon the offer of Mr. Sefilian, as manifestation of goodwill, to launch discussion of the third variant offered by him.”
“It was an armed attack, as a result of that attack a policemen has been killed, policemen got injuries, after which the police continues negotiations with the plotters, we have an officer for negotiations. For the time being, 4 persons remained out of 9 hostages, it’s a result of negotiations of the police, and why not, manifestation of their goodwill. In response to their manifestation of goodwill, there is proper attitude by the police. At the moment, while they’re negotiating, there is no any decision to take any measures, and I think, there won’t be such a decision,” Hunan Poghosyan said, promising that the detained will be released.
This morning at around 6 am an inhabitant from Artsakh has died. RA Ministry of Emergency Situation confirmed this information to 168.am. Arsen Makaryan, born 1979, has died at Lars checkpoint from heart attack.
“I’ll be meeting with the President of Armenia and members of the Parliament to determine how we in the United States can help facilitate a successful conclusion to these negotiations,” Costa said.
“I may only say, that in my modest opinion, a terror act was initiated in Yerevan’s center, a planned act against the Police. The plotters were inspired by the developments in Turkey, this was the reason that qualification “military coup” was given to this terror in case, when, in fact it wasn’t an attempted military coup, but a terror act. They were inspired that they can record success through terror acts. In my conviction this is a direct threat to NK conflict peaceful settlement process, situation on the contact line, as well as the process of Artsakh’s self-determination. I simply hope, they won’t be essential.”
“The fact that Armenia’s political field was desolated, that no oppositional political power was left in Armenia, seems to be obvious to everyone. And if you don’t have the possibility to changes through constitution, the anti-constitutional, terrorist activities are left, and the absurd approach that people may reflect to their calls.”
“A few months ago, when their civil disobedience movement was initiated, Varuzhan Avetisyan was stating that they’d never apply force and their weapon is only civil disobedience, and not entering into the power field. A tragedy occurred, when the police officer was killed.”
“If negotiations continue, they should unequivocally start from the following point: Artsakh, Qarvachar, Lachin, Zangelan are untouchable regions, they should have independent status or should become Armenia’s inseparable part, and negotiation may be launched for other territories,” Manvel Yeghiazaryan said.
U.S. Embassy in Armenia denied the information circulating on the internet, according to which John Kerry, U.S. Secretary of State, commented on the activity of the armed group in Yerevan.
