Congresswoman Grace Napolitano condemned the latest aggression by Azerbaijan against Armenia. “I strongly condemn Azerbaijan’s recent attacks on Armenia. This assault is a direct violation of the ceasefire and confirms what we’ve always known- we must stop sending military aid to Azerbaijan immediately” the Congresswoman Tweeted.
Remarks by Foreign Minister of Armenia Ararat Mirzoyan at the meeting with the Heads of diplomatic representations accredited in Armenia. Dear colleagues, As you already know, around midnight on September 13, the armed forces of Azerbaijan launched a large-scale attack in the southern and southeastern directions of the Republic of Armenia, in fact,…
US Senator Chris Van Hollen issued an announcement on the latest aggression by Azerbaijan in the sovereign territory of Armenia. “Azerbaijan-which has acknowledged its strikes – must immediately halt these attacks against Armenia and the U.S. must hold it accountable. This conflict cannot be resolved by violence”, he Tweeted.
Matthias Lüttenberg, Director for Eastern Europe, Caucasus and Central Asia issued a statement on recent attacks by Azerbaijan on Armenia’s territory. “Deeply concerned by reports of hostilities along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, including attacks on civilian infrastructure. Fighting needs to stop immediately. We support the offer for de-escalation presented by Charles Michel”, Lüttenberg Tweeted.
Canada is very concerned by the rise in hostilities between Armenia and Azerbaijan, including strikes against settlements and civilian infrastructure inside Armenia, Canadian Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly said in a Twitter post. “We urge for de-escalation, full respect of the ceasefire and return to meaningful dialogue via the OSCE,” the Foreign Minister said. On September…
The Chair of the Committee on Foreign Affairs David McAllister (EPP, DE), the European Parliament’s Standing Rapporteur on Armenia Andrey Kovatchev (EPP, BG) and the European Parliament’s Standing Rapporteur on Azerbaijan Željana Zovko (EPP, HR) issued the following statement on Tuesday: “We condemn in the strongest possible terms the large-scale military confrontations that erupted yesterday night in several locations on the…
Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan had a telephone conversation with Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Garibashvili. The Prime Minister presented in detail the situation created as a result of the aggression launched by Azerbaijan against the sovereign territory of Armenia. Irakli Garibashvili emphasized the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the region, adding…
On the night of September 13, the Azerbaijan armed forces grossly violated the ceasefire regime established between Armenia and Azerbaijan and attacked a number of cities and regions of Armenia. Azerbaijan carried out its aggression against the sovereign territory of a neighboring state using artillery and UAVs. As a result of the large-scale aggression carried…
The European Union will continue its mediation efforts regarding the settlement of relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This was announced by the High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Josep Borrell. “Last night’s armed confrontations between Armenia and Azerbaijan is a dangerous escalation that needs to stop,” High Representative of…
The intensive exchange of fire that started as a result of large-scale provocation by the Azerbaijan’i side continues, the Defence Ministry of Armenia reports. “The ArmedForces of Armenia are responding adequately. The Ministry of Defence will provide regular updates on the development of the situation” said the ministry in a statement.
“Freedom House” issued a statement on recent developments in Armenia-Azerbaijan border. “We are alarmed by reports of Azerbaijani Armed Forces intensively shelling the southern Armenian settlements of Goris, Jermuk, Vardenis and Sotk this evening. We call for an immediate ceasefire and urge both parties to find a peaceful resolution” said the organization in a statement.
Edmon Marukyan, Ambassador-at-large of Armenia, Chairman of Bright Armenia Party, wrote on his Facebook page: “During the last week, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan has been spreading false statements almost every day, as if the Armenian forces fired in different directions of the contact line, and they took retaliatory actions, after which the fire was…
The Russian troops stationed at Balakleya and Izyum have been regrouped and redeployed to the Donetsk direction in order to step up efforts there, Russian Defense Ministry Spokesman Igor Konashenkov told reporters on Saturday, TASS reports. “In order to achieve the declared goals of the special military operation for the liberation of Donbass, it…
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky held a meeting with Haluk Bayraktar, CEO of Turkey’s Baykar Makina, an acclaimed strike UAV manufacturer. The parties discussed cooperation in the defense sector, while the head of state conferred Bayraktar with the Order of Merit, 1st degree, Ukrinform reports, citing the president’s press service. It is noted…
Ned Price, US Department of State Spokesperson, welcomed the release of Armenian POWs by Azerbaijan on September 8. “We welcome reports of Armenian detainees returned home, a positive development for Armenia and Azerbaijan peace process. We hope all remaining detainees return home soon and Azerbaijan and Armenia continue taking steps to build trust and…
Charles Michel, President of the European Council welcomed the release of five Armenian POWs by Azerbaijan yesterday. “Welcome release by Baku of five more Armenian detainees, following August 31 discussions in Brussels. That handover is taking place bilaterally is a first – and to both Azerbaijan and Armenia credit. Addressing all outstanding humanitarian issues is…
Russian MFA Special Representative Igor Khovaev is currently in Baku to discuss a possible peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, announced during the weekly briefing, adding that in the near future, Khovaev will also visit Yerevan for the same purpose. “The word “activation” is not…
China encourages the warring sides of Russia and Ukraine to maintain communication and cooperation on humanitarian issues, said a Chinese envoy to the United Nations on Wednesday, Reuters reports. Speaking at a UN Security Council meeting, Geng Shuang, China’s deputy permanent representative to the UN, said that as the Ukraine crisis drags on and the…
We welcome everything that is useful for Russian business. This was announced by Russian President Vladimir Putin at the plenary session of the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, Russia and commenting on the situation when numerous Russian companies have decided to relocate to Armenia. “If the conditions are such that it is expedient and…
Ambassador Philip Reeker, US senior advisor for Caucasus negotiations, will be traveling to the region this week in what will be his first trip in this new role, Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesman for the Department of State said at a press briefing. “This is a first of what we expect to be regular…
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday (September 7) that Russia had not lost anything as a result of its military campaign in Ukraine, Reuters reports. “I am sure that we have not lost anything and will not lose anything (over actions in Ukraine). When it comes to the gains, I can say that the…
Azerbaijan Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov discussed the commercial commissioning of IGB and the gas supply to Bulgaria within the expansion of TAP with Nikola Stoyanov, Minister of Economy and Industry. Shahbazov Tweetted later about the meeting. “It is predicted that approximately 600 million cm of gas will be exported to Bulgaria by the end of…
Reuters. Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said on Tuesday (September 6) that the West was not honouring its promise to help Russian food and fertiliser exports reach global markets, raising potential questions about Russia’s commitment to a landmark grain deal struck with Ukraine. Lavrov said the West had not relaxed sanctions to make it…
The “Armenian Language” course will be relaunched at the Azerbaijan State University of Economics (UNEC). The course is aimed at ensuring that Azerbaijani researchers “systematically follow the publications of the Armenian media, prepare analytical materials, receiving more complete information from sources in Armenian in connection with the current economic situation and the future situation…
Armenia is among the invitees to an EU summit to discuss a new organisation uniting the democracies of the European continent, The Guardian reported citing President of the European Council Charles Michel. The informal summit will take place in Prague on 6 October to forge a European Political Community. The new British PM will also…
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed in a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Hossein Amir-Abdollahian on Saturday the schedule of future high-level and summit meetings, the Russian Foreign Ministry said in a statement, TASS reports. “The ministers synchronized their schedules of future high-level and summit meeting,” the ministry said. The Foreign Ministry added that…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan upped his rhetoric against Greece on Saturday, threatening to “come down suddenly one night,” AP reports. Erdogan has previously used that phrase to hint at looming military operations into Syria and Iraq against Kurdish militants that Turkey deems existential threats. He made good on that threat several times. Speaking at…
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan. The Turkish leader expressed condolences over the death of former President of the USSR Mikhail Gorbachev and noted his significant role in the contemporary history of Russia and the entire world, the Kremlin reports. The leaders discussed further progress of the multifaceted…
Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation with President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev, the Kremlin reports. The leaders had an in-depth discussion of the current situation in the South Caucasus and stressed the importance of coordinated efforts to ensure stability and security on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and to establish economic ties and…
Group of Seven finance ministers agreed on Friday (September 2) to impose a price cap on Russian oil aimed at slashing revenues for Moscow’s conflict in Ukraine while keeping crude flowing to avoid price spikes, but their statement left out key details of the plan, Reuters reports. The ministers from the club of seven most…
