“Controversy Surrounding Russian Border Guards in Armenia: Some Troops Remain Despite Partial Withdrawal”
Russian border guards will not fully withdraw from Armenia. They will stay in certain provinces and continue their operations despite protests. The guards will remain at the Armenian-Iranian and Armenian-Turkish borders.
“European Union Monitoring Association Begins Mission in Armenian-Azerbaijani Border: Observers Report Peaceful Saturday”
The European Union Monitoring Association (EUMA) begins its mission in the Armenian-Azerbaijani border area. No military movements observed, peaceful Saturday. Azerbaijan claims Armenia violates the border.
“32 Armenian Children Reunited with Families After Three Years: Bittersweet Exchange on the Border”
32 Armenian children were finally reunited with their families after being held captive for three years in Azerbaijan. The children were directly transferred to Yerevan and their parents were eagerly awaiting them at the hospital. There are still hopes for the release of more prisoners. Stay tuned for more details in today’s newspaper.
Uncertainty Mounts as Armenian and Azerbaijani Finance Ministers Discuss Border Issues
The meeting of Armenian and Azerbaijani finance ministers on the border has raised questions about map consistency. The agreement has not been implemented yet, but may be published soon. Armenian Foreign Minister said the agreement has not been practiced based on 1975 maps.