Since December 12, 2022, Azerbaijan has closed the Lachin Corridor connecting Artsakh to Armenia, as a result of which 120,000 residents of Artsakh, including 30,000 children, are under siege. 1100 civilians, including 270 minors, cannot return to Artsakh from RA. 19 children returned home on the Goris-Stepanakert road.
It is not possible to deliver 400 tons of food and medicine from RA to Artsakh every day.
12 children are in the neonatal and intensive care units, 11 patients are in the intensive care unit, 4 are in critical condition. During this period, 46 Armenians and 4 foreigners in need of emergency medical care were transferred to RA through the mediation of the Red Cross. One of the patients died in Artsakh.
Fan power outages are implemented 3 times a day for 2 hours. There is a food coupon system. Gas supply has been partially restored.
Artsakh is under siege.
Photo: Davit Ghahramanyan / Stepanakert / 24.01.2023 /
It is not possible to deliver 400 tons of food and medicine from RA to Artsakh every day.
12 children are in the neonatal and intensive care units, 11 patients are in the intensive care unit, 4 are in critical condition. During this period, 46 Armenians and 4 foreigners in need of emergency medical care were transferred to RA through the mediation of the Red Cross. One of the patients died in Artsakh.
Fan power outages are implemented 3 times a day for 2 hours. There is a food coupon system. Gas supply has been partially restored.
Artsakh is under siege.
Photo: Davit Ghahramanyan / Stepanakert / 24.01.2023 /
π£ According to our information, Baku's plan is as follows. To bring the economic and psychological pressure in Nagorno-Karabakh to a certain culmination point, after that to open the corridor for a few days with the expectation that the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh will leave their homes en masse, close the corridor again and then open it again for a few days. And so until the last Armenian leaves Nagorno-Karabakh. This is, of course, an open policy of ethnic cleansing. [Nikol Pashinyan during the meeting of the RA government]
π₯ Two days ago, we had a slight aggravation regarding the health condition of one of the three servicemen [wounded in the fire], but as a result of the invited consultation and changes in the treatment, at the moment, everyone's condition is assessed as satisfactory, and they will still receive the necessary full amount of help. [RA Health Minister Anahit Avanesyan]
βοΈ The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement about the deployment of the EU observation mission in Armenia, noting that the presence of representatives of the European Union in the border regions of Armenia can only bring geopolitical confrontation to the region and exacerbate the existing contradictions.
πͺπΊπ·πΊ "The announced civilian nature of the EU mission should not mislead either. It is formed within the framework of the common security and defense policy of the EU, with all the consequences arising from it," the statement said.
πͺπΊπ·πΊ "The announced civilian nature of the EU mission should not mislead either. It is formed within the framework of the common security and defense policy of the EU, with all the consequences arising from it," the statement said.
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On the new episode of "Focus on Russia," political analyst Tigran Grigoryan and Vicken Cheteryan, a lecturer of international relations at the University of Geneva, discuss the parallels and distinctions between the current blockade of Nagorno Karabakh and the one in the 1990s. They also talk about the reasons behind Russia's inaction in the crisis around the Lachin corridor.
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It is Armenia's task to create harmony between the EU and the Russian presence on the ground
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On the new episode of "Focus on Russia," political analyst Tigran Grigoryan and Vicken Cheteryan, a lecturer of international relations at the University of Geneva, discuss the parallels and distinctions between the current blockade of Nagornoβ¦
On the new episode of "Focus on Russia," political analyst Tigran Grigoryan and Vicken Cheteryan, a lecturer of international relations at the University of Geneva, discuss the parallels and distinctions between the current blockade of Nagornoβ¦
πͺπΊπ·πΊ "We are sure that in the near future the key factor of stability and security in the region remains the Russian peacekeeping troops, as well as the Russian border guards performing service on the Armenian borders.
βοΈThey will react to the behavior of EU observers, taking into account the development of the situation "on the ground".
π£ We record that in Yerevan, not bringing the work towards the CSTO mission to a logical end, they chose to make a choice in favor of the EU. If the Armenian allies remain interested in the implementation of CSTO's potential, then this mission can be carried out in Armenia." [MFA of the Russian Federation]
βοΈThey will react to the behavior of EU observers, taking into account the development of the situation "on the ground".
π£ We record that in Yerevan, not bringing the work towards the CSTO mission to a logical end, they chose to make a choice in favor of the EU. If the Armenian allies remain interested in the implementation of CSTO's potential, then this mission can be carried out in Armenia." [MFA of the Russian Federation]
πΊπΈπ¬ We welcome the efforts of our partners, including the EU, to build trust in the region and provide a favorable environment for direct dialogue between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
π As for the role of Russia, the USA did not participate in the Russia-brokered ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan in November 2020, which led to the deployment of Russian peacekeepers, so I simply have nothing to offer on this matter. But, of course, as you know, this is a very important issue for the Secretary of State, and one that he pays close attention to and is deeply involved in. [Representative of the state, Vedant Patel, regarding the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry] |tert.am|
π As for the role of Russia, the USA did not participate in the Russia-brokered ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan in November 2020, which led to the deployment of Russian peacekeepers, so I simply have nothing to offer on this matter. But, of course, as you know, this is a very important issue for the Secretary of State, and one that he pays close attention to and is deeply involved in. [Representative of the state, Vedant Patel, regarding the statement of the Russian Foreign Ministry] |tert.am|
π Through the mediation of ICRC, three medical patients were transferred from Artsakh to Armenia.
πΆ 9 children are in neonatal and resuscitation departments in the "Arevik" medical unit.
π₯ "Republican Medical Center" CJSC has 16 patients in the intensive care unit, and 6 of them are in critical condition. [Artsakh Ministry of Health]
πΆ 9 children are in neonatal and resuscitation departments in the "Arevik" medical unit.
π₯ "Republican Medical Center" CJSC has 16 patients in the intensive care unit, and 6 of them are in critical condition. [Artsakh Ministry of Health]
βοΈ Debates took place in the PACE about the humanitarian consequences of the blockade of Artsakh.
πͺπΊ The Swedish delegate said that Azerbaijan ignored the calls of the international community to unblock the Lachin Corridor. The British parliamentarian noted that if Armenia and Azerbaijan want to live peacefully as neighbors, they should find an opportunity to talk frankly with each other. According to the Finnish deputy, they are ready to go to the region and evaluate the situation as much as possible.
πΉπ·π¦πΏ The representative of Turkey, of course, hastened to defend the Azerbaijani "brothers". There was no time left for the speech of the head of the Azerbaijani delegation, Samed Saidov, and 8 others, and Saidov accused the PACE of bias.
π¦π² In their speeches, Armenian delegates presented the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denied Azerbaijan's claims regarding the alleged closure of the Lachin Corridor.
πͺπΊ The Swedish delegate said that Azerbaijan ignored the calls of the international community to unblock the Lachin Corridor. The British parliamentarian noted that if Armenia and Azerbaijan want to live peacefully as neighbors, they should find an opportunity to talk frankly with each other. According to the Finnish deputy, they are ready to go to the region and evaluate the situation as much as possible.
πΉπ·π¦πΏ The representative of Turkey, of course, hastened to defend the Azerbaijani "brothers". There was no time left for the speech of the head of the Azerbaijani delegation, Samed Saidov, and 8 others, and Saidov accused the PACE of bias.
π¦π² In their speeches, Armenian delegates presented the humanitarian situation in Nagorno-Karabakh and denied Azerbaijan's claims regarding the alleged closure of the Lachin Corridor.
πͺπΊπ¦π²π¦πΏ PACE calls on Baku to release the Armenian prisoners and open the Lachin Corridor.
π£ "The Assembly records the continuous attention of the (ed.: monitoring) committee to the developments of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Assembly takes note of the recent urgent notice of the European Court of Human Rights sent to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe calling for compliance by Azerbaijan with the decision of December 21, 2022, on the Lachin Corridor and calls for the immediate and full implementation of the interim measures ordered by the Court. The Assembly also monitors the situation of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians still held in Azerbaijan. The Assembly calls on Azerbaijan to immediately release all detained persons. [Permanent Representation of Armenia in the Council of Europe]
π£ "The Assembly records the continuous attention of the (ed.: monitoring) committee to the developments of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The Assembly takes note of the recent urgent notice of the European Court of Human Rights sent to the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe calling for compliance by Azerbaijan with the decision of December 21, 2022, on the Lachin Corridor and calls for the immediate and full implementation of the interim measures ordered by the Court. The Assembly also monitors the situation of Armenian prisoners of war and civilians still held in Azerbaijan. The Assembly calls on Azerbaijan to immediately release all detained persons. [Permanent Representation of Armenia in the Council of Europe]
π€ Today, the first president of RA, Levon Ter-Petrosyan, met with the Russian ambassador to RA, Sergey Kopirkin, at his private residence.
π During the conversation, President Ter-Petrosyan particularly emphasized the need for the immediate and uninterrupted restart of the Lachin Corridor. [Arman Musinyan, spokesman for the first president of the Republic of Armenia]
π During the conversation, President Ter-Petrosyan particularly emphasized the need for the immediate and uninterrupted restart of the Lachin Corridor. [Arman Musinyan, spokesman for the first president of the Republic of Armenia]
π·πΊ The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, stated that they call for the complete unblocking of the Lachin Corridor, in accordance with the November 9 announcement, and urges Baku and Yerevan to quickly resolve the existing differences.
π£ "Russia, unlike most external players, who limit themselves to calls for de-escalation, is looking for real solutions on the ground and provides humanitarian aid," Zakharova said.
π€ She noted that they reaffirm their readiness to organize a tripartite meeting of the heads of foreign affairs of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, which had not been held before. "We think that the complications that arise regularly should not become an obstacle, a reason for the "freezing" of the negotiation process."
π£ "Russia, unlike most external players, who limit themselves to calls for de-escalation, is looking for real solutions on the ground and provides humanitarian aid," Zakharova said.
π€ She noted that they reaffirm their readiness to organize a tripartite meeting of the heads of foreign affairs of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, which had not been held before. "We think that the complications that arise regularly should not become an obstacle, a reason for the "freezing" of the negotiation process."
π£ Today is the 31st anniversary of the formation of the Armenian National Army.
In 1992 on this day, January 28, the government adopted a decision "On the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia", thereby legally announcing the creation of the Armenian National Army. The first Minister of Defense was Vazgen Sargsyan.
In 1992 on this day, January 28, the government adopted a decision "On the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Armenia", thereby legally announcing the creation of the Armenian National Army. The first Minister of Defense was Vazgen Sargsyan.
π¦π² RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's congratulatory message on the day National Army creation day.
πΈ Today we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the formation of our army and first of all we commemorate the memory of our martyrs who gave their lives for the Motherland.
πΈ Despite all the difficulties, they are the ones who inspire us and fill us with the awareness that our struggle for statehood, for sovereignty, independence and security cannot fail if there is dedication, if there is faith.
πΈ Today we celebrate the 31st anniversary of the formation of our army and first of all we commemorate the memory of our martyrs who gave their lives for the Motherland.
πΈ Despite all the difficulties, they are the ones who inspire us and fill us with the awareness that our struggle for statehood, for sovereignty, independence and security cannot fail if there is dedication, if there is faith.
π¦π²πͺ The congratulatory message of Serzh Sargsyan, the third president of RA on the day of the National Army creation.
πΈ Any army is doomed to non-existence if it is led by an amoral coward who sees defeat as victory.
πΈ The army of a foreign, even a friendly state will never protect the borders of any nation and state in the same way as a soldier who protects his native land, state and parent.
πΈ We want a victorious army, we should not have a weak, immoral leader who has brought the country and the army into disrepute.
πΈ Any army is doomed to non-existence if it is led by an amoral coward who sees defeat as victory.
πΈ The army of a foreign, even a friendly state will never protect the borders of any nation and state in the same way as a soldier who protects his native land, state and parent.
πΈ We want a victorious army, we should not have a weak, immoral leader who has brought the country and the army into disrepute.
π¦π²πͺ The message of RA President Vahagn Khachaturyan on the day of National Army creation day.
πΈ "We certainly still have a lot to do in the transformation and reform of the Armed Forces, but what principles and concepts will be our guidelines are more important in this matter. Those ideas are clear: peace, protection and security of our country's borders and sovereignty.
πΈ In order to achieve these goals, the army needs the unequivocal support of our citizens of Armenia, because the army is not a self-sufficient and independent structure, but a condensed reflection of our society and the result of the crystallization of state thinking.
πΈ "We certainly still have a lot to do in the transformation and reform of the Armed Forces, but what principles and concepts will be our guidelines are more important in this matter. Those ideas are clear: peace, protection and security of our country's borders and sovereignty.
πΈ In order to achieve these goals, the army needs the unequivocal support of our citizens of Armenia, because the army is not a self-sufficient and independent structure, but a condensed reflection of our society and the result of the crystallization of state thinking.
According to Ruben Rubinyan, Armenia did not insist that harsh assessments of Azerbaijan be made in the CSTO statement.
π The problem is not whether or not to send CSTO observers, but what these they should observe. We claim that an attack took place on the sovereign territory of RA, the CSTO has so far refused to confirm that there is an Armenia-Azerbaijani border, from which an attack took place on this side.
π Our demand was that it be fixed, because the question arises: if the CSTO does not fix that there is a clear Armenia-Azerbaijan border, then what is the zone of responsibility of the CSTO. This is the question, not whether to send a CSTO observer or not. [Ruben Rubinyan]
π The problem is not whether or not to send CSTO observers, but what these they should observe. We claim that an attack took place on the sovereign territory of RA, the CSTO has so far refused to confirm that there is an Armenia-Azerbaijani border, from which an attack took place on this side.
π Our demand was that it be fixed, because the question arises: if the CSTO does not fix that there is a clear Armenia-Azerbaijan border, then what is the zone of responsibility of the CSTO. This is the question, not whether to send a CSTO observer or not. [Ruben Rubinyan]
πͺπ¬ President of the Arab Republic of Egypt Abdel Fattah El-Sisi arrived in Yerevan. RA Deputy Prime Minister Tigran Khachatryan met the President of Egypt at the airport. |armenpress.am|