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US says Armenian army should not intervene in politics
Washington has been steadfast supporter of development of democratic processes, says State Dept.
Feb. 26 - The US on Thursday urged the Armenia army not to intervene in domestic politics, after its military called for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan,
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Washington is closely monitoring the situation and urged all parties to exercise restraint to avoid any violent actions.
"We remind all parties of the bedrock democratic principle that the state's armed forces should not intervene in domestic politics," Price told reporters while adding that the US has been a steadfast supporter of the development of democratic processes and institutions in Armenia.
"We continue to support Armenia's democracy, and its sovereignty, and we urge its leaders to resolve their differences peacefully, while respecting the rule of law, Armenians' democracy, and its institutions," he said.
The Armenian armed forces chief Onik Gasparyan, along with other senior commanders, released a statement Thursday that called for Pashinyan to step down.
Pashinyan blasted demand as a coup attempt and urged his supporters to take to the streets to resist.
Turkey strongly condemned the attempted coup in Armenia.
“We condemn all military coups or coup attempts, no matter where they take place across the world,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said at a news conference in Hungary. source from
Washington has been steadfast supporter of development of democratic processes, says State Dept.
Feb. 26 - The US on Thursday urged the Armenia army not to intervene in domestic politics, after its military called for the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan,
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Washington is closely monitoring the situation and urged all parties to exercise restraint to avoid any violent actions.
"We remind all parties of the bedrock democratic principle that the state's armed forces should not intervene in domestic politics," Price told reporters while adding that the US has been a steadfast supporter of the development of democratic processes and institutions in Armenia.
"We continue to support Armenia's democracy, and its sovereignty, and we urge its leaders to resolve their differences peacefully, while respecting the rule of law, Armenians' democracy, and its institutions," he said.
The Armenian armed forces chief Onik Gasparyan, along with other senior commanders, released a statement Thursday that called for Pashinyan to step down.
Pashinyan blasted demand as a coup attempt and urged his supporters to take to the streets to resist.
Turkey strongly condemned the attempted coup in Armenia.
“We condemn all military coups or coup attempts, no matter where they take place across the world,” Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu said at a news conference in Hungary. source from
EU leaders to discuss security cooperation with NATO chief
Feb. 26 - Brussels (dpa) - The 27 leaders of the European Union are to shift their focus to defence and security issues on Friday when regrouping for a second day of virtual talks.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is to join the videoconference for a discussion on cooperation between the bloc and the defence alliance.
The EU has been trying to coordinate more closely on defence and security matters in recent years, for example with plans to jointly fund defence development projects.
The overarching aim is greater strategic autonomy, allowing Europe to project its interests and values on a world stage where the United States seems to be pulling back as China and Russia grow more assertive
EU leaders are to hold a strategic debate on European security and defence policy, according to official information published by the European Council.
They are also discuss how to increase their resilience to cyberattacks and hybrid threats, and debate relations with their southern neighbours. source from
Feb. 26 - Brussels (dpa) - The 27 leaders of the European Union are to shift their focus to defence and security issues on Friday when regrouping for a second day of virtual talks.
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg is to join the videoconference for a discussion on cooperation between the bloc and the defence alliance.
The EU has been trying to coordinate more closely on defence and security matters in recent years, for example with plans to jointly fund defence development projects.
The overarching aim is greater strategic autonomy, allowing Europe to project its interests and values on a world stage where the United States seems to be pulling back as China and Russia grow more assertive
EU leaders are to hold a strategic debate on European security and defence policy, according to official information published by the European Council.
They are also discuss how to increase their resilience to cyberattacks and hybrid threats, and debate relations with their southern neighbours. source from
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Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian addresses supporters at Republic Square, Yerevan, February 25, 2021.
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinian Warns Of 'Attempted Military Coup' As U.S. And Russia Call For Restraint
Feb. 26 - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has rejected calls to resign and warned of "an attempted military coup" as the United States and Russia urged all sides to deescalate an intensifying political crisis.
Speaking to around 20,000 supporters in the center of the capital Yerevan on February 25, Pashinian said Armenians would not allow the armed forces to interfere after top military brass joined opposition demands for his resignation.
“As prime minister, my order to all soldiers, officers and generals of the armed forces is – gentlemen, do your job – the protection of the Armenian borders and its territorial integrity. This is my order, and no one can dare to [violate] this order,” Pashinian told the rally. continue to read
Armenian PM Nikol Pashinian Warns Of 'Attempted Military Coup' As U.S. And Russia Call For Restraint
Feb. 26 - Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian has rejected calls to resign and warned of "an attempted military coup" as the United States and Russia urged all sides to deescalate an intensifying political crisis.
Speaking to around 20,000 supporters in the center of the capital Yerevan on February 25, Pashinian said Armenians would not allow the armed forces to interfere after top military brass joined opposition demands for his resignation.
“As prime minister, my order to all soldiers, officers and generals of the armed forces is – gentlemen, do your job – the protection of the Armenian borders and its territorial integrity. This is my order, and no one can dare to [violate] this order,” Pashinian told the rally. continue to read
Merkel rules out border controls with France despite rising cases
Feb. 26 - Berlin (dpa) - Despite the rising number of infections in the French border region of Moselle, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she did not plan to tighten controls on the border, as is the case with the Czech Republic or the Austrian province of Tyrol.
"Border controls are not on the agenda at the moment," Merkel said on Thursday after an EU summit that took place by video.
Referring to other border controls, Merkel said this situation was different and that the German states of Bavaria and Saxony, bordering Austria and the Czech Republic, had called for the border controls.
The district of Moselle borders the western German states of Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate. There has been growing concern about the situation there in recent weeks, due to the spread of new and more transmissible strains of the coronavirus.
Merkel's comments came as France tightens entry regulations for Germans entering the district.
As of March 1, cross-border commuters who are not travelling for work will have to present a negative PCR test upon arrival that is not older than 72 hours, the French government said in a statement published on Thursday morning.
Health Minister Olivier Veran and Clement Beaune, French secretary of state for European affairs, said that close consultations had been held with the German side in the last days.
"On both sides of the border, we share the goal of maintaining freedom of movement and enabling cross-border workers to pursue their professional activities," they said in the statement.
Until now, the obligation to present a coronavirus test has generally applied for entry into France, but there were a number of exceptions.
The possibility of remote working was also to be strengthened, according to the statement.
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Feb. 26 - Berlin (dpa) - Despite the rising number of infections in the French border region of Moselle, German Chancellor Angela Merkel said she did not plan to tighten controls on the border, as is the case with the Czech Republic or the Austrian province of Tyrol.
"Border controls are not on the agenda at the moment," Merkel said on Thursday after an EU summit that took place by video.
Referring to other border controls, Merkel said this situation was different and that the German states of Bavaria and Saxony, bordering Austria and the Czech Republic, had called for the border controls.
The district of Moselle borders the western German states of Saarland and Rhineland-Palatinate. There has been growing concern about the situation there in recent weeks, due to the spread of new and more transmissible strains of the coronavirus.
Merkel's comments came as France tightens entry regulations for Germans entering the district.
As of March 1, cross-border commuters who are not travelling for work will have to present a negative PCR test upon arrival that is not older than 72 hours, the French government said in a statement published on Thursday morning.
Health Minister Olivier Veran and Clement Beaune, French secretary of state for European affairs, said that close consultations had been held with the German side in the last days.
"On both sides of the border, we share the goal of maintaining freedom of movement and enabling cross-border workers to pursue their professional activities," they said in the statement.
Until now, the obligation to present a coronavirus test has generally applied for entry into France, but there were a number of exceptions.
The possibility of remote working was also to be strengthened, according to the statement.
Read next:
Despite major losses, Airbnb exceeding expectations of pandemic year
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