ArmInfo. The reluctance of Baku and Yerevan to dissociate themselves from participation in an informal meeting in the format of the Eastern Partnership in Moldova, and from the OSCE ministerial in Austria is evidence that the cross  is not being negotiated in the negotiation process. A similar opinion  was expressed to ArmInfo  by Russian analyst Sergei Markedonov.

Edward Abrahamyan, the  Researcher at British University Leicester and freelance regional security expert at the Jamestown Foundation and IHS Markit, in his  interview to  ArmInfo comments on the latest impulses in Armenia's relations with US and Europe,  talks about the opportunities for Yerevan to develop relations with EU and NATO,  shares his vision of the possible role of the Alliance in the settlement of the Karabakh conflict.

ArmInfo.The co-rapporteurs for the monitoring of Armenia and Azerbaijan by the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) have expressed their concern  at the escalation of violence near Alkhani village in the Fuzili region, and regretted that this has led to casualties among which are civilians, including reportedly a two-year-old child.

ArmInfo. Today, at the meeting of the Bureau of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, the initiative to create a new Turkish-Azerbaijani group called "Free  Democrats" failed. This was reported by Strasbourg Vice-Speaker of  the National Assembly of Armenia, Head of the Armenian delegation to  PACE Arpine Hovhannisyan.

ArmInfo. There is no alternative to a peaceful settlement of the Karabakh conflict within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group. Member of the Armenian delegation Miqael Melkumyan stated this from the rostrum of the Parliamentary  Assembly of the Council of Europe.

ArmInfo.A thorough analysis of the processes, including around Russia, allows one to come to the conclusion that Moscow is preparing for a geopolitical retreat to new  "defensive" lines with the goal of saving everything that can still  be saved. An ex-NKR Foreign Minister, independent analyst Arman  Melikyan expressed such an  opinion to ArmInfo.

ArmInfo.European People Party faction today during the Parliamentary assembly of the Council of Europe took decision on  removing PACE head Pedro Agramund from the rows  of the faction.

ArmInfo.The situation when the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe is headed by a person involved in a corruption scandal (PACE head Pedro Agramund ed.) Is unacceptable.  The head of the Armenian delegation in this structure, the  vice-speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia,  Arpine Hovhannisyan, stated this in her speech at the PACE summer  session.

ArmInfo.Unfortunately, in recent decades there are more and more problems and challenges on the European continent, international law faces serious  challenges , and Europe has undergone serious geopolitical changes. This was stated during the speech at the opening of the PACE summer session by the Prime Minister of Moldova Pavel Filip.

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ArmInfo.The kidnapping or worse, delivery of Azerbaijani journalist Afgan Mukhtarli to Azerbaijan put the Georgian authorities in a very stupid position. I think that our authorities are trapped. Professor of philosophy department of Batumi  State University Giorgi Masalkin expressed this  opinion to ArmInfo.  

ArmInfo.In the territory of Artsakh, Christian buildings with unconventional entrance for the Armenian shrines from the East have been found.

Alexander Krylov, Head of the Center of Post-Soviet Studies at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations, Russian Academy of Sciences, shares his views about priorities of Russia’s policies at post-Soviet   area. Comments on the reasons of problems in Russian-Armenian relations, the Role of Karabakh conflict in regional processes and in processes mentioned.        

ArmInfo.Within Trump scandal, the ruling establishment of US has already started implementing new, political, unprecedented on the scale of embracement , the stage of reformatting the entire space of Eurasia. In particular, the Middle East will undergo radical changes, after which the South Caucasus and Central Asia will be in turn. NKR MFA ex-head, independent analyst Arman Meliqyan stated. 

ArmInfo. "Despite the fact that Qatar is a key state in Arabic world, I do not think that it is of a  terrorist threat for Armenia."Such an opinion was stated by oriental studies expert Sargis Grgoryan at  a press conference held in Yerevan on   June 6..

ArmInfo.The laureate of the prize Aurora-2017 became Tom Catena from Southern Sudan. The name of Aurora prize winner, held in Yerevan on May 28 was announced by legendary chansonnier Charles Aznavour. 

ArmInfo.On May 22 Doctor Tom Katena, the winner of Aurora Prize 2017, held an open lecture  at Yerevan State Medical University after Mkhitar  Heratsi. He told about his experience at the hospital of Mother of Mercy, located in Sudan  mountains. Katena is a sole physician at that hospital treating about  700 000 local habitants. 

ArmInfo. The priorities of the Cyprus Chairmanship were well placed to address the current challenges that the Europe faces, Armenian MFA Minister Edward  Nalbandian stated during 127th Session of the Committee of the  Ministers of The Council of Europe.

ArmInfo. Edward Nalbandian, the acting Foreign Minister of Armenia, who is on a working visit to Cyprus, met Thorbjorn Jagland, Secretary General of the Council of  Europe.

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