“Claims are heard that Russian 102nd military base should be withdrawn from Armenia. Many delivered remarks in this regard. That base has been established upon my proposal. Levon Ter-Petrosyan, Vazgen Sargsyan, Vahan Shirkhanyan witnessed that I proposed not to allow the Russian division withdraw from Gyumri, so that Russia didn’t withdraw.”
“Obviously, there is a political backing in this. Besides of being a political scientist and expert, Stepan Grigoryan also previously worked in the Armenian Embassy to Russia, he was the Deputy Chief of Mission.”
“We have seen the fact that the necessity to build peace in the South Caucasus relies not only on Russia, but also on the other countries, which are around the countries. Of course, I am speaking of Turkey, also Iran, which can play a major role and which said and proved that it is willing to mediate concerning the Karabakh crisis.”
He shoots “Mayrig” and “The Paradis Street 588” (the address of the Malakian family in Marseille) upon the proposal of his friend, Armenian writer Henri Troyat. It’s known that scenario for “Mayrig” had more than 40 variants, however, only one is being published and translated in 10 languages in 1985, with 200.000 copies.
“That union has been established to settle political issues, they have been refused by Putin’s partners, it became an artificial organization, speedy withdrawal from which will be regarded as defeat by Putin.”
“Purpose of the Agreement is counteracting the armed attack (aggression) against Armenia and Russia and is targeted at undertaking practical measures of equally reflecting to security threats and other challenges, as well as protect territorial integrity of Armenia and Russia,” the letter read.
“We remain committed to the continued development of Artsakh’s economy and its democracy. We also condemn Azerbaijan’s most recent aggression in early April against the people of Artsakh that led to hundreds of military and civilian casualties. We remain hopeful that a peaceful resolution to the Karabakh conflict will be found, and appreciate your unwavering pursuit of regional security and stability.”
“It leaves a provocation impression. This unacceptable act cannot damage Armenia-US strong friendly partnership”, he said.
”Maybe it was taken into consideration that currently Moscow, assessing the seriousness of the moment, doesn’t save any effort to bring the sides to the negotiation table, also the fact that in St. Petersburg Vienna agreements have been partially implemented. I consider, not the venue, but the fact that the Co-Chairs will discuss ongoing situation in the settlement process, is important. In fact, it’s not in such a good condition, as the planned presidential meeting didn’t take place,” Skakov said.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel told the parliamentary leader of her conservative party that she is not distancing herself from a Bundestag resolution on the 1915 massacre of Armenians by Ottoman forces that has strained ties with Turkey, according to sources briefed on the matter, Reuters reported.
