The president said Russia was doing everything possible to end the conflict in the South Caucasus

Khamenei also warned on foreign fighters, saying "Terrorists should not be deployed near our borders".

Growing anti-Georgian sentiments in Armenia may create problems for Georgia, writes Benyamin Poghosyan in this op-ed

The Russian president has held telephone conversations with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan

The opposition is also expected to boycott the second round of elections scheduled for 21 November to fill 16 majoritarian seats where last Sunday's elections were inconclusive.

The Russian newspaper, Vedomosti this morning reflected on the quandry facing the Russian leadership