YEREVAN. Dec 14
The Russian embassy to Armenia has called against politicizing the tragic incident in Gyumri that involved a Russian serviceman.
"We have paid attention to the ongoing emotional comments on the tragic incident in Gyumri. Once again we call against politicizing this issue, jumping to conclusions, and hindering the activity of investigative agencies. We also wish to extend our condolences to the family and friends of the victim," the embassy said.
A court in the Shirak district of Armenia arrested a serviceman of the Russian military base in Gyumri on Thursday. A source in the law enforcement authorities told Interfax that the serviceman was being held on the premises of the Russian base.
The serviceman was detained on suspicion of killing a local woman.
The local media said that the killing of a 57-year-old janitor in Gyumri on December 3 was being investigated. The woman was beaten to death.