Is Russia an ally or foe, nowadays?

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Here comes our answer. Armenian official: Key to settlement of Karabakh conflict is in NKR




May 08, 2014 | 15:12
YEREVAN. – Armenian Deputy Speaker said the key to settlement of Karabakh conflict is neither in Washington, nor in Moscow, but in Karabakh.

Any conflict, including Karabakh, should be solved through talks, Eduard Sharmazanov said during a meeting with students.

“In several days we will mark the 20th anniversary of ceasefire, and the Armenian side, on behalf of Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, proved to support peaceful settlement of the conflict. We appreciate the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group, but we must realize that even theoretical aspiration for military solution must be eliminated. While Armenian side continues to support peaceful settlement, Azerbaijan turned Armeniaphobia into ideology,” Sharmazanov said.

Vice Speaker also noted that the most imortant condition for the solution of the Karabakh issue is parties' willingness to make concessions, meanwhile, after the extradition of Ramil Safarov militaristic rhetoric of the official Baku has become contrary to the three principles of the OSCE Minsk Group - non-use of force, territorial integrity and the right of peoples to self-determination.

“Azerbaijanis are guided only by the principle of territorial integrity. However, for the settlement of the conflict, the Nagorno -Karabakh Republic should become a full participant in the negotiations. It is impossible to reach a final positive outcome without this. And definite is one thing: NKR can not be a part of Azerbaijan”.

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NKR Foreign Ministry: NKR independence and security are absolute values




May 08, 2014 | 12:08
STEPANAKERT. – The Nagorno-Karabakh Foreign Ministry issued a statement in connection with the latest speech of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chair James Warlick.

"We consider it necessary to note that the position of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic on the prospects of settlement of the Azerbaijani-Karabakh conflict remains unchanged.

Any return to the past is out of question. The fate of Nagorno Karabakh has been determined by its people through a free and legitimate expression of will in the 1991 referendum on independence. NKR independence and security are absolute values that are not subject to any bargaining.

We believe that the joint efforts of the OSCE Minsk Group should focus on the development of such settlement mechanisms that stem from current realities and provide conditions for the peaceful coexistence of two independent states - the Nagorno Karabakh Republic and Azerbaijan – emerged as a result of the collapse of the USSR and the war unleashed by Azerbaijan".


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The role and the brief of the OSCE Minsk Group is mediation. Not running around and shouting Eureka Eureka I have found a solution.

The solution should come about through negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia/Karabagh and with their mediation.

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He was not talking on behalf of the Minsk group-he was stating U.S. policy based on U.S. interests (U.S. interest is hard to define anymore because it has been taken over by special interest).

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The role and the brief of the OSCE Minsk Group is mediation. Not running around and shouting Eureka Eureka I have found a solution.

The solution should come about through negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia/Karabagh and with their mediation.

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U.S. interest is hard to define anymore because it has been taken over by special interest.

And the special interests of those special interest groups rarely contain anything positive for long-term US interests.

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He was not talking on behalf of the Minsk group-he was stating U.S. policy based on U.S. interests (U.S. interest is hard to define anymore because it has been taken over by special interest).

Understood, but he still compromises his job and title, MEDIATOR.

I would say his position is untenable and he should resign.

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[Haykakan]

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Very valid argument there. i agree he should yanky doodle his way back home.

Understood, but he still compromises his job and title, MEDIATOR.

I would say his position is untenable and he should resign.

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[Hakob]

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Very valid argument there. i agree he should yanky doodle his way back home.

What about the government that he represents, that is up to no good, that has just advertised a policy that could restart the war? That is supposed to work for peace instead? Can US be a mediator? Russia too for change? Can both, that are facing in their biggest confrontation since Cold War be mediators? Are we going to hand over our security to others again and expect good? Haven't we learned yet? It is abvious we have to handle Artsakh conflict our selfs. And since our adversary is trumpeting war, we have no choice. Russia is just means to arm ourselfs. But nobody will give us security and justice but us. If we cannot guarantee our security, then we should not expect any good from any mediation.

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unbelievable

John Heffern @AmbHeffern

Occupied territories surrounding NK should be returned to Azerbaijani control. #NKPeace @AmbJamesWarlick @usembarmenia @USEmbassyBaku

https://twitter.com/AmbHeffern/status/464043073127727106

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unbelievable

John Heffern @AmbHeffern

Occupied territories surrounding NK should be returned to Azerbaijani control. #NKPeace @AmbJamesWarlick @usembarmenia @USEmbassyBaku


https://twitter.com/AmbHeffern/statu...43073127727106

I was just watching news video of Serj Sargsian in meeting with leaders of Russia, Belarus and kazakhistan and something cought my attention. In his speech Serj was expresing his wiew that a CSTO policy resolution is needed about possibilities of military and hardware movements tru a third country in case of necessity. We know what it means...
Sahakashvilly does not have to guess too.