David Tonoyan

Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal gives hope for stability in the region

Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal gives hope for stability in the region

On December 1st, Lachin was handed over to Azerbaijan in line with the trilateral peace treaty among Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia, which took effect on November 10th. The return of Lachin completed the withdrawal of the Armenian military forces from the Azerbaijani territories, which were occupied by Armenia during the first Karabakh war of 1991-1994

Armenia does not hide war crimes

Armenia does not hide war crimes

The desire of the Armenian side to re-take lost positions and to retaliate for other losses has led Yerevan to disregard the international calls for a ceasefire and attacking Azerbaijan’s civilian settlements with missiles, writes Vasif Huseynov, a senior adviser at the Center of Analysis of International Relations of Azerbaijan, in the article Deliberately killing civilians is a war crime for EurActiv

David Tonoyan: Aspiration for leadership

David Tonoyan: Aspiration for leadership

Last weekend in Khndzoresk (Syunik region of Armenia) an event was held on the occasion of the Armenian military-patriotic holiday - Sparapet Day. By tradition, the military-political leadership of the country celebrates this day together …

Russian gunmakers on pressure from Armenia

Russian gunmakers on pressure from Armenia

Russian company Promtechnology's weapons produced under the brand ORSIS, which participated in the disrupted tender of Armenia's Armed Forces, have been successfully tested by Armenian troops several times, without raising any questions …

Armenian Defense Minister on weapon purchased by country

Armenian Defense Minister on weapon purchased by country

The Armenian Armed Forces are buying mainly new weapons, Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan said during a preliminary discussion of the draft state budget for 2020.. “In 2019 and 2020, only new, modern …

Armenia provokes arms scandal with Russia

Armenia provokes arms scandal with Russia

Russia will send a letter to Armenia over a disruption of an arms tender, in which Russian weaponry manufacturer ORSIS participated, and ask Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan to settle the situation, according to …

Armenia Defense Ministry buys new offensive weapons

Armenia Defense Ministry buys new offensive weapons

Armenia has signed contracts to acquire new offensive weapons and ammunition on the sidelines of the ARMY 2019 International Military and Technical Forum, spokesperson of Armenia's Ministry of Defense Artsrun …

”Chaos reigns among Armenian authorities”

”Chaos reigns among Armenian authorities”

The head of the press service of the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan, Vagif Dyargykhly, said today that chaos reigns among the Armenian authorities, as the republic’s top officials are making conflicting political steps. Thus he commented …

Armenia announces “new war for new territories” formula

Armenia announces “new war for new territories” formula

Today, the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry commented on the statement made by Armenian Defense Minister David Tonoyan, who said at a meeting with the Armenian diaspora in New York, that Yerevan will use the formula “new war for new …

Anti-Russian campaign ‘NATO Week’ starts in Armenia

Anti-Russian campaign ‘NATO Week’ starts in Armenia

NATO Week will start in Armenia on Monday. The relevant statement was published today by the Armenian Alliance Information Center. The opening of the NATO Week in Armenia will be attended by the head of the South Caucasus office of the …

Davit Tonoyan: Armenia ready to attack Azerbaijan

Davit Tonoyan: Armenia ready to attack Azerbaijan

Armenia has started purchasing offensive weapons, Armenian Defense Minister Davit Tonoyan said. According to him, psychology is changing; approaches are changing. The minister noted that defending armies are always …