24 October: Armenia and Russia will today sign a package of intergovernmental and interdepartmental agreements in the spheres of humanitarian and youth exchanges, healthcare, economy and foreign policies. The signing will take place after discussions betw
23 October: The President of Armenia Serzh Sargsyan has started an official visit to Moscow during which he is expected to meet President Medvedev. Discussions of the Karabakh conflict settlement process are on the agenda.
Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia were amongst the countries that sent their condolences, as well as offers of assistance to the Turkish authorities. Similar offers were made by European countries and NATO.
22 October: The OSCE Minsk Group co-Chair have arrived in Baku after having crossed the line of contact seperating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces. The diplomats representing France, the US and Russia will meet Azerbaijani leaders on Monday. (agencies)