Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, joined leaders of the self-declared Nagorno-Karabakh Republic at ceremonies marking the 23rd anniversary since the Armenians of Karabakh declared independence.
Turkey's ruling Party has nominated Foreign Minister Ahmit Davitogly, a long time political ally of PM Erdogan, as its new Chairman and Prime Minister designate.
Speaking to members of the Duma at a meeting in Crimea President Vladimir Putin said Russian society needs to consolidate itself and mobilise "neither for wars, nor conflicts, but for persistent work for Russia and in the name of Russia."