Statements from Yerevan about the possibility of leaving the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) are a sovereign choice, but Moscow hopes that “no temporary administrations” will destroy ties between Russia and Armenia, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said. “If, as some leaders of Armenia have announced, now, disappointed with Russia and the CSTO,…
The Russian peacekeeping contingent reported of a violation of the ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh. “One violation of the ceasefire was recorded. In the city of Stepanakert, an unknown person shot from a sniper weapon in the direction of the Russian-Azerbaijani patrol service. There are no casualties. The command of the Russian peacekeeping force is…
Secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC), General Ali-Akbar Ahmadian, at a meeting with his Armenian counterpart Armen Grigoryan, emphasized the need for efforts by all parties to establish peace and security in the Caucasus region, warning against changes in the geography of the region, Mehr reports. During his visit to Tehran, Secretary…
Pope Francis on Sunday (1 October) urged dialogue on both sides of the conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia to end the humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. ”I renew my call for dialogue between Azerbaijan and Armenia, hoping that talks between the parties, with the support of the international community, will foster a lasting agreement that…
Azerbaijan has spent months trying to starve out the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh, US Senator Ed Markey wrote in his microblog of X (former Twitter). “Now, the military has launched an assault on the region that has worsened this crisis and sparked mass displacement. Unacceptable. We must hold the Azerbaijani government accountable,” he stated.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cyprus has strongly condemned the military operation of Azerbaijan on September 19 and 20 in Nagorno-Karabakh and the flagrant violation of the Ceasefire Agreement of November 9, 2020. “As a result of Azerbaijan’s aggression, tens of thousands of Armenians have been displaced from their ancestral homes. Undoubtedly, these…
Anne Toft Sørensen, Ambassador of Denmark to Armenia and Georgia, informed about the humanitarian aid planned for Armenia in her X (former Twitter) microblog. “Denmark allocates 1 million Danish Kroners in humanitarian aid to Armenia through the Danish Red Cross,” the statement reads.
On Tuesday, Parliament will debate the dire situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, following Azerbaijan’s recent military seizure of the mountainous South Caucasus enclave, the press service of the European Parliament reports. “Azerbaijan’s latest offensive against Nagorno-Karabakh on 19 September saw Baku regain military control of the long-disputed region and has resulted in a mass exodus of…
In an interview with Table.Media, Robin Wagener, coordinator of cooperation with the South Caucasus at the German Ministry of Foreign Affairs, did not rule out that almost all residents of Nagorno-Karabakh may leave the region, fleeing the consequences of Azerbaijan’s military operation. “For several days now, convoys of cars with tens of thousands of…
USAID issued a statement by Administrator Samantha Power. The statement reads: “This week, I traveled to Armenia to hear directly from the people fleeing their homes in Nagorno-Karabakh in the wake of Azerbaijan’s September 19-20 attacks. The United States is deeply concerned about the safety of vulnerable populations in Nagorno-Karabakh and the more than…
French Foreign Ministry issued a statement on assistance to Armenia. “France is resolutely committed alongside Armenia and the Armenian people and in support of refugees forced to flee their land and their homes. Upon decision of Minister Catherine Colonna, France will provide additional financial assistance of 7m €”, the Ministry posted on it…
American actor, film director and producer Mel Gibson condemns Azerbaijan’s ethnic cleansing of Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians, calling out media silence and demanding swift international action to protect and save Armenians. “History tragically repeats itself as we witness a modern-genocide unfolding”, Gibson said in a video message. “The Armenian people who have endured centuries of persecution…
The World Health Organization (WHO) will do everything to help those forcibly displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director General of the WHO, announced this at a briefing held in Geneva. He emphasized that forcibly displaced people are in a vulnerable situation and that “all parties must protect civilians” and “international law must be…
On September 27, a telephone conversation took place between the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation Lavrov and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Azerbaijan Bayramov, the Russian Foreign Ministry reports. The situation in Nagorno-Karabakh was discussed, including “issues of providing humanitarian aid to the Armenian population, ensuring their rights and security”….
Assistant to the President of Azerbaijan Hikmet Hajiyev stated that Baku does not intend to take force actions to create a land corridor through the territory of Armenia to Nakhijevan. “We are trying to achieve this in a peaceful way. Both countries and the entire region will benefit from the opening of transport links…
The Ministry of Health of Azerbaijan has confirmed the death of 192 soldiers in the recent military actions against Nagorno-Karabakh, 511 were wounded. According to the Ministry, 180 of the dead were servicemen of the Ministry of Defense, 12 – of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the republic. The Ministry of Health…
Catherine Colonna, French Foreign Minister announced equipment delivery to Armenia. “Emergency equipment from France will leave for Yerevan in the coming hours to help treat the injured”, Colonna said in a post on X.
Dear Ambassador, We, Armenians living in Georgia, both in different parts of the world and here, are very concerned about the latest aggression carried out by Azerbaijan against the people of Nagorno-Karabakh. We are aware that the United States and in particular the Secretary of State Anthony Blinken have made great efforts to make Azerbaijan…
Guy Verhofstadt, member of European Parliament referred to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. “Blatant ethnic cleansing in Nagorno-Karabakh calls for tough EU sanctions… but also a rethink on how energy dependent we are on such regimes. When will the EU finally learn to play the geopolitical game with force, not words?”
Edmon Marukyan, Ambassador-at-Large, refers to the flow of forcibly displaced people from Nagorno- Karabakh on his Twitter account. “Rivers of cars are flowing to Armenia with refugees forced out of Nagorno Karabakh, from their ancestral land, their homes, communities, villages and cities, because no one guaranteed their rights and securities in Nagorno Karabakh. This…
After face-to-face talks between President of Turkey Recep Erdogan and President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, who arrived in Nakhijevan on an official visit, a press conference was held, during which Erdogan considered Turkish-Azerbaijani relations exceptional. “The Turkish-Azerbaijani relations have nothing like this in the world,” Erdogan said and added that the two countries continue…
France is highly vigilant in issues concerning Armenia’s territorial integrity and stands by the Armenian people, French President Emmanuel Macron has said. In an interview for BFM channel, the French President spoke about the September 19-20 large-scale Azeri attack in Nagorno-Karabakh. “In the past days we witnessed unacceptable crimes and hostilities taking place…
As of now, the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh are being evacuated by thousands to Armenia, Ambassador-at-Large Edmon Marukyan said on X (formerly known as Twitter). “As of now, the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh are being evacuated by thousands to Armenia. Why are these people evacuated? Because on September 19, Azerbaijan carried out military aggression against…
During his speech at the 78th session of the UN General Assembly, the Russian Foreign Minister spoke about the developments in the South Caucasus. Sergey Lavrov has once again announced that Brussels, according to him, is imposing mediation services on Azerbaijan and Armenia and is destabilizing the situation in the South Caucasus with Washington….
The European Union of Jewish Students has sent an open letter to the leadership of the European Conference of Rabbis, asking to move the conference of rabbis to be held in Azerbaijan. “We must express our unwavering solidarity with ethnic Armenians who are currently suffering from bombings, forced displacement and the devastating effects of…
The Special Adviser of the Secretary-General on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Wairimu Nderitu, expressed her alarm over the recent military escalation by Azerbaijan, noted the reported ceasefire announced on 20 September and emphasized the importance of preventing further violence and of ensuring a durable peace in the region that protects the rights of all…
Azerbaijani forces closely approached this suburb of Stepanakert and even entered the first houses. Former Minister of State of Nagorno-Karabakh Artak Beglaryan informed about this in his X (former Twitter) microblog. “The ceasefire violation of September 21 occurred here. Entire Krkzhan is empty because of security high risks,” Beglaryan tweeted.
Since the conclusion of the agreement on the cessation of hostilities, two violations of the ceasefire have been recorded in Askeran region. There are no casualties or injuries. This was reported by the Russian Ministry of Defense in its daily bulletin. “The command of the Russian peacekeeping troops is conducting an investigation on these…
Representative of Gabon at UN Edwige Koumby Missambo, during the UN Security Council special session recalling the deadly fighting in the region in 2020, stressed that everything must be done to avoid a return to the past. A political solution based on international law, and particularly the implementation of the 2020 tripartite agreement, is the…
Igli Hasani, Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of Albania, Council President for September and Representative of Albania to UN, speaking in his national capacity at the UN Security Council special session called once again on the parties to prioritize the protection of civilians and preservation of residential areas and the civilian infrastructure. Also…
