🇦🇲🇦🇿 Speaking about the possible signing of a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, Secretary of the Council of Ministers Armen Grigoryan, said that it is possible until the end of the year if Azerbaijan responds positively to it.
🗣 "The created crisis once again shows the non-constructive and destructive role of Azerbaijan in the region. When peace negotiations are underway, Azerbaijan closes the Lachin Corridor through so-called environmentalists. I don't know whether there are people with positions among environmentalists or not, but it is clear that these people are representatives of the defense structures of Azerbaijan. In this sense, Azerbaijan organized the blockade, it was the government that organized it, that step has nothing to do with the civil initiative, the situation remains critical."
🗣 "The created crisis once again shows the non-constructive and destructive role of Azerbaijan in the region. When peace negotiations are underway, Azerbaijan closes the Lachin Corridor through so-called environmentalists. I don't know whether there are people with positions among environmentalists or not, but it is clear that these people are representatives of the defense structures of Azerbaijan. In this sense, Azerbaijan organized the blockade, it was the government that organized it, that step has nothing to do with the civil initiative, the situation remains critical."
❗️The Armenian side requested to postpone the meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan, because at the moment the priority of the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia is to address the problems created as a result of the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. [Armenia MFA Spokesperson Vahan Hunanyan] |armenpress.am|
RA Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan had a telephone conversation with the US President's National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan.
📌 The Secretary of the Security Council presented details about the crisis situation created by Azerbaijan around the Lachin Corridor, within the framework of which the interlocutors emphasized the importance of an early resolution of the situation and the continuation of work on peace negotiations.
📌 The parties highly appreciated the dynamics of stable development of RA-US bilateral relations and emphasized its continuity. [RA Security Council]
📌 The Secretary of the Security Council presented details about the crisis situation created by Azerbaijan around the Lachin Corridor, within the framework of which the interlocutors emphasized the importance of an early resolution of the situation and the continuation of work on peace negotiations.
📌 The parties highly appreciated the dynamics of stable development of RA-US bilateral relations and emphasized its continuity. [RA Security Council]
🇦🇲🇷🇺🇦🇿 The Russian peacekeeping force carrying out a mission in Nagorno Karabakh did not record incidents of ceasefire violation in its area of responsibility. The command of the force continues negotiations with the Armenian and Azeri sides on the issue of restoring traffic on the Stepanakert-Goris road. [Russian Ministry of Defense] |armenpress.am|
❗️On December 23, at around 03:15, the units of the Armed Forces of Azerbaijan opened fire from rifle weapons of different calibers in the direction of the Armenian positions located in the direction of Verin Shorzha. The enemy also used a mortar.
The Armenian side has no losses. As of 08:30 on December 23, the situation on the front line is relatively stable. [MoD spokesman]
The Armenian side has no losses. As of 08:30 on December 23, the situation on the front line is relatively stable. [MoD spokesman]
🇺🇸 The message from the American side states that United States National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had a telephone conversation with both Armen Grigoryan and Hikmet Hajiyev.
📌 "Sullivan called on both sides to consider steps that will ease tensions and serve as a basis for neighborly relations in the future.
📌 Sullivan noted the constant concern of the US regarding the difficulty of passing through the Lachine Corridor and the growing humanitarian consequences of that situation. He called for full restoration of free movement through the corridor. |news.am|
📌 "Sullivan called on both sides to consider steps that will ease tensions and serve as a basis for neighborly relations in the future.
📌 Sullivan noted the constant concern of the US regarding the difficulty of passing through the Lachine Corridor and the growing humanitarian consequences of that situation. He called for full restoration of free movement through the corridor. |news.am|
🇪🇺🇦🇿 EU High Representative Josep Borel discussed the issues of the Lachin Corridor with Azerbaijan's Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov.
🔸 Bayramov said that "the peaceful protest action in Lachin is completely legal and is being held against the illegal exploitation of minerals on the territory of Azerbaijan, claiming that it "should serve exclusively humanitarian goals, but the Armenian side is abusing the road." He claimed that "a number of vehicles travel on that road on a regular basis, there is no restriction on it, the local population used the road to buy food and get medical services".
🔸According to the Azerbaijani side, Borel expressed concern about the current tension in the region and emphasized the continuation of the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. |azatutyun.am|
🔸 Bayramov said that "the peaceful protest action in Lachin is completely legal and is being held against the illegal exploitation of minerals on the territory of Azerbaijan, claiming that it "should serve exclusively humanitarian goals, but the Armenian side is abusing the road." He claimed that "a number of vehicles travel on that road on a regular basis, there is no restriction on it, the local population used the road to buy food and get medical services".
🔸According to the Azerbaijani side, Borel expressed concern about the current tension in the region and emphasized the continuation of the peace process between Azerbaijan and Armenia. |azatutyun.am|
🇷🇺🇦🇿 During the negotiations with Jeyhun Bayramov in Moscow, Sergey Lavrov said that no matter what problems arise on a daily basis, it is most necessary to hold regular tripartite meetings, negotiate, strengthen trust and create ground for solving all issues.
🗣 "For today, we agreed to hold a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia in our territory to continue the discussion of the peace treaty. We were preparing for this event, but, unfortunately, at the last moment, our Armenian colleagues refused to come to Moscow, explaining it by the situation happening. It's a pity that such an opportunity was missed," Lavrov said.
🗣 "For today, we agreed to hold a meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia in our territory to continue the discussion of the peace treaty. We were preparing for this event, but, unfortunately, at the last moment, our Armenian colleagues refused to come to Moscow, explaining it by the situation happening. It's a pity that such an opportunity was missed," Lavrov said.
🇷🇺 "Russia, perhaps more than anyone else, is interested in the establishment of a stable, just peace between two friendly states in the region, Armenia and Azerbaijan, and in the reliable elimination of conflicts, any repetition of past manifestations," he said at a press conference with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan. Sergey Lavrov mentioned this, also noting that the tripartite meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan is not removed from the agenda and Russia is ready to accept it.
📌 Lavrov also informed that a new meeting dedicated to the issues of ensuring peace and stability in the South Caucasus is agreed upon in the "3+3" (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Georgia) format at the ministerial level.
📌 Lavrov also informed that a new meeting dedicated to the issues of ensuring peace and stability in the South Caucasus is agreed upon in the "3+3" (Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Russia, Iran, Georgia) format at the ministerial level.
❗️ Bayramov announced at the press conference with Lavrov that Ruben Vardanyan should leave Nagorno Karabakh immediately.
🗣 "The sooner that person leaves the region, the better for everyone. First of all, the local population suffers, he does not let them reintegrate," the Azerbaijani official stated, also asserting that there were "positive changes" and "positive contacts" before Vardanyan's arrival. The Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan did not give details about those contacts. |azatutyun.am|
🗣 "The sooner that person leaves the region, the better for everyone. First of all, the local population suffers, he does not let them reintegrate," the Azerbaijani official stated, also asserting that there were "positive changes" and "positive contacts" before Vardanyan's arrival. The Foreign Minister of Azerbaijan did not give details about those contacts. |azatutyun.am|
📌 Ararat Mirzoyan received the Artsakh delegation led by Acting Foreign Minister Davit Babayan.
🗣 During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the consequences of Azerbaijan blocking the Lachin Corridor, the details of the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. [RA MFA]
🗣 During the meeting, the interlocutors discussed the consequences of Azerbaijan blocking the Lachin Corridor, the details of the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. [RA MFA]
🇷🇺 Sergey Lavrov noted that Russia has nothing to do with Ruben Vardanyan's decision to settle in Nagorno Karabakh.
🗣 "Mr. Vardanyan has nothing to do with Russia, the Russian authorities have nothing to do with him. At his request, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree the other day, and he is no longer a citizen of the Russian Federation. We did not have, do not have, and are not going to have anything to do with his going to Karabakh and engaging in political activities there."
🗣 "Mr. Vardanyan has nothing to do with Russia, the Russian authorities have nothing to do with him. At his request, the President of the Russian Federation signed a decree the other day, and he is no longer a citizen of the Russian Federation. We did not have, do not have, and are not going to have anything to do with his going to Karabakh and engaging in political activities there."
📌 A group of citizens of the Republic of Artsakh, men, and women, walked a short while from the Artsakh side and reached the checkpoint of the Russian peacekeeping troops to negotiate with them on the issue of opening the only road connecting Armenia.
❗️ Artsakh resident Tigran Petrosyan, addressing the Russian peacekeeper, said:
"We ask the Russian leadership, I don't know whether, by force or how you should ensure a safe road, we ask you as citizens of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to provide us a safe road. Now we will return to the people who are waiting for us below, and if the Azerbaijanis do not open the way by tomorrow, we will come here as people, including children, hoping that you will allow us to pass and talk to the Azerbaijanis, to tell them that they are wrong."
❗️ Artsakh resident Tigran Petrosyan, addressing the Russian peacekeeper, said:
"We ask the Russian leadership, I don't know whether, by force or how you should ensure a safe road, we ask you as citizens of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic to provide us a safe road. Now we will return to the people who are waiting for us below, and if the Azerbaijanis do not open the way by tomorrow, we will come here as people, including children, hoping that you will allow us to pass and talk to the Azerbaijanis, to tell them that they are wrong."
📞 On December 23, RA Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a telephone conversation with the US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Senior Advisor on Caucasus Negotiations Phillip Reeker.
🤝 During the telephone conversation, the security situation in the South Caucasus region, the process of normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, and the latest developments regarding the Nagorno Karabakh issue were discussed. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia presented to the interlocutor the situation created as a result of the blocking of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan from December 12. [RA MFA]
🤝 During the telephone conversation, the security situation in the South Caucasus region, the process of normalization of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, and the latest developments regarding the Nagorno Karabakh issue were discussed. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia presented to the interlocutor the situation created as a result of the blocking of the Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan from December 12. [RA MFA]
☎️ Ararat Mirzoyan presented the situation created as a result of the blocking of the Lachin Corridor in a follow-up interview with the French Co-Chairman of the OSCE Minsk Group, Brice Roquefeuil. The interlocutors touched on issues related to the settlement of Armenia-Azerbaijan relations, and the resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh problem. [RA MFA]
📞 On December 23, RA Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a telephone conversation with Toivo Klaar, the EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus, and the crisis in Georgia. During the telephone conversation, regional security and stability issues were touched upon.
Ararat Mirzoyan presented the situation created by Azerbaijan's illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor, including the humanitarian consequences for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh. [RA MFA]
Ararat Mirzoyan presented the situation created by Azerbaijan's illegal blockade of the Lachin Corridor, including the humanitarian consequences for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh. [RA MFA]
🇫🇷🇦🇿 Macron called on Aliyev to ensure free movement through the Lachin Corridor. During the telephone conversation, the French president expressed his strong concern regarding the growing tension in the South Caucasus.
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🇫🇷🇦🇲 More than 200 French intellectuals, writers and artists published a joint article-call in the "Figaro" daily newspaper in solidarity with the Armenians of Artsakh.
🗣 They drew attention to the blocking of the Lachin Corridor and the danger of ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh.
❗️ Among the authors of the article are famous actors Jean Reno, Pierre Richard, Carol Bouquet, Virginie Ledoyen, world-famous film directors Costa-Gavras and Claude Lelouch and others.
🗣 They drew attention to the blocking of the Lachin Corridor and the danger of ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh.
❗️ Among the authors of the article are famous actors Jean Reno, Pierre Richard, Carol Bouquet, Virginie Ledoyen, world-famous film directors Costa-Gavras and Claude Lelouch and others.