U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that peace in war-torn Ukraine was still not on the horizon and that talks between Moscow and Kyiv to bring the conflict to an end were not possible yet, Reuters reports. Speaking to media at an event in Portugal where he received the University of Lisbon 2020 prize, Guterres said…
The Pentagon said on Thursday (January 5) that the world was deeply skeptical about Russian President Vladimir Putin’s call for a 36-hour ceasefire in Ukraine, Reuters reports. “I think that there’s significant skepticism both here in the U.S. and around the world right now, given Russia’s long track record of propaganda, disinformation, and its relentless…
The Turkish president on Thursday said after an upcoming foreign ministers meeting, the leaders of Russia, Turkey, and Syria may also meet to discuss peace and stability in Syria, depending on developments. “Depending on the developments, we may come together as the Russian, Turkish, and Syrian leaders. So, our aim is to establish peace…
Illegal blockade of Lachin Corridor by Azerbaijan continues for 25 days. Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said this at the start of the Government session. “That operation, which caused a humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh, has caused a wide international response of calls to unblock the corridor. Despite this, Azerbaijan is not taking any step to…
During the Government session, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated Armenia’s commitment to the 9 November 2020, 11 January and 26 November 2021 and 31 October 2022 trilateral statements, as well as the 6 October 2022 quadrilateral agreements in Prague. “I have to emphasize that the continuous blockade of Lachin Corridor makes it even more…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has not ruled out changing the date of the presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for June 18 in the country, TASS reports. “Everything that is discussed in society is on our agenda one way or another,” Erdogan said. Omer Çelik, the spokesman of Turkey’s ruling Justice and Development Party, told…
The death toll of servicemen after the tragedy in Makeyevka increased to 89, First Deputy Head of the Main Military-Political Department of the Russian Armed Forces Lieutenant General Sergey Sevryukov told reporters, TASS reports. All the efforts were taken to save injured individuals immediately after the tragedy, the General noted. “The first medical aid was…
The Lemkin Institute is concerned that electricity in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) may be cut. Such a possibility makes clear the vulnerability of Armenians in Artsakh to the genocidal regime of Azerbaijani President in Azerbaijan. The world must act immediately to prevent a second Armenian Genocide. “Azerbaijan has blockaded the Republic of Artsakh for 23 days. 120…
Reuters. Bulgaria’s state gas company Bulgargaz on Tuesday (January 3) signed a long-term deal with Turkish state gas firm Botas, giving it access to neighboring Turkey’s gas network and liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals to help bring in supplies. Bulgaria was almost fully dependent on Russian gas, but is seeking alternatives after Moscow cut…
Turkey is counting on a positive decision on the sale of F-16 fighter jets by the US. Otherwise, it may resort to alternative options to meet its needs for military aircraft, Ibrahim Kalin, official representative of Turkish President Erdogan, said in an interview with Kriter magazine. “We hope that the process of approval by…
Gegham Stepanyan, Ombudsperson of Artsakh referred to the continuing blockade of Nagorno Karabakh by Azerbaijan. “More than two weeks Artsakh/Nagorno-Karabakh is under blockade by Azerbaijan. The civilized world must compel Aazerbaijan to stop its crime against humanity! Don’t be indifferent, please, speak up to open the road of life!!!”, Stepanyan Tweeted.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan sent a congratulatory message to the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, Petr Fiala, on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Republic of Armenia and the Czech Republic. “I warmly congratulate you on the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations…
