August 2023

Azerbaijani state TV just broadcasted 35-minute “film” which, in short, presents whole sovereign territory of Republic of Armenia as Azerbaijani territory, Armenia’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Ani Badalyan stated in Twitter. “As seen bellow, Armenia “fades” from map. This is nothing short of open propaganda and blatant threat against sovereign neighbor,” Badalyan wrote. Earlier Armenia’s Foreign…

Helicopters have resumed rescue efforts since morning in the landslide-ravaged Georgian Shovi resort of the Oni Municipality, Georgian Public TV reports.   Georgian Defense Minister Juansher Burchuladze inspected the situation together with the Head of the Defense Forces General-Mayor Giorgi Matiashvili.   National Guards with special equipment and different units of the Georgian defence forces…

Olivier Decottignies, Frenc Ambassador to Armenia referred to the continuing blockade of Lachin corridor.    “France calls for the restoration of free movement of goods, people and merchandise, along the Lachin corridor, in both directions, and of a continuous supply of gas and electricity to the population”, Decottignies tweeted.

The opening of road and railway connections between Russia and Armenia through the territory of Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Georgia is quite possible, said Denis Gonchar, director of the fourth department of the CIS countries, TASS reports. “The problem of transit communication between Russia and Armenia through Abkhazia, South Ossetia and Georgia is periodically discussed…

Azerbaijan and Armenia are not ready to sign a reconciliation agreement under any conditions, there are still some difficult issues that need to be resolved. Denis Gonchar, director of the fourth department of the CIS countries of the Russian Foreign Ministry, said this in an interview with TASS. “The signals coming from Baku and Yerevan…

Rescuers discovered the bodies of four more people in the landslide-hit racha-Lechkhumi’s Shovi resort of the Oni municipality in Georgia, the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MIA) reported, confirming the rise of the death toll to six, Georgian Public Broadcaster reports.   The MIA safely evacuated 140 more people from the disaster area and reported no…

During the discussion in the UN Security Council, the representative of Switzerland, speaking about the food crisis as a result of conflicts in the world, also touched on the issue of blocking the Lachin corridor.   According to the diplomat, the International Committee of the Red Cross sometimes does not have the opportunity to carry…

Important call with Armenia FM Ararat Mirzoyan on humanitarian situation affecting Karabakh Armenians, Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, tweeted. “Reiterated EU support to reopen Lachin corridor without delay to enable humanitarian aid delivery. Key to return to dialogue in good faith, including between Baku and Karabakh Armenians,”…

Josep Borrell, High Representative of the EU for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, referred to the closure of Lachin corridor.    “Important call with Armenia Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan on humanitarian situation affecting Karabakh Armenians. Reiterated EU support to reopen Lachin corridor without delay to enable  humanitarian aid delivery. Key to return to dialogue in…

Iran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard launched a surprise military drill Wednesday on disputed islands in the Persian Gulf, just as the U.S. military increase its presence in the region over recent ship seizures by Tehran, AP reports.   The drill focused primarily on Abu Musa Island, though the Guard also landed forces on the Greater Tunb…

Azerbaijan’s aggression is horrendous and unrelenting, Congressman Adam Schiff said in a Twitter post.   “Humanitarian aid to the people of Artsakh isn’t a provocation, it’s a necessity. Azerbaijan MUST allow humanitarian resources through the Lachin corridor, and the US must stand with Armenia and Artsakh,” the Congressman said.

The United States State Department has once again urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to reach “difficult compromises” to be able to reach a peace agreement.   “As we have said consistently, we do believe that a peace agreement is within reach,” U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at a press briefing on August 1. “It’s…

Gegham Stepanyan, Nagorno-Karabakh Ombudsperson, presented current situation at the site.    “The humanitarian access ban by Azerbaijan since June 15, 2023 has further deepened the deprivations and sufferings of Artsakh people under the seven-month-long blockade. The absolute absence of the most essential foodstuffs and vitally important products dramatically decreases the quality of people’s life, leading…

Azerbaijan continues to illegally close the Lachin Corridor and does not allow humanitarian aid allocated by Armenia to Nagorno-Karabakh to reach the people of Nagorno-Karabakh, where there is a serious humanitarian crisis due to Azerbaijan’s complete blockade of the corridor. In a conversation with journalists on July 31, Vardan Sargsyan, a representative of the working…

Samantha Power, USAID Administrator referred to the ongoing complete blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh by Azerbaijan.   “Food insecurity and shortages of medical supplies in Nagorno-Karabakh are very troubling. The Lachin corridor is critical for getting lifesaving supplies to the people of NK. I join US State Secretary Antony Blinken’s call for the free transit of commercial…

US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Chaired by Senator Robert Menendez, issued a statement on current full blockade of Lachin Corridor.    “ICRC has served as a lifeline to Nagorno-Karabakh. Then Azerbaijan cut off its last remaining source of essential food and medicine. More than 7 months into Azerbaijan’s blockade, the time is now for the…