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Ruben Vardanyan

@RubenVardanyan_

8 months

My husband, Ruben Vardanyan, the philanthropist, businessman, and former Minister of State of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) was arrested and detained by the Azerbaijani authorities at the border this morning as he tried to leave with thousands of Armenians. Ruben has stood with the

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@RubenVardanyan_

5 months

CALL FOR THE IMMEDIATE RELASE OF ALL ARMENIAN PRISONERS Over 150 Global Humanitarian, Business and Political Leaders Demand Freedom of “Armenian Prisoners” After implementing an illegal nine month-long blockade of fuel, medicine and food, on September 19th, Azerbaijan launched a

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1 year

I made my decision on September 2. I am here, I am struggling. I will not leave #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh and I will not accept the demands of #Azerbaijan .

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8 months

STATEMENT BY THE CHILDREN OF RUBEN VARDANYAN October 2, 2023. As the four children of Ruben Vardanyan we respectfully call upon the world leaders, advocates for human rights, and the media to urgent help to free our father from illegal detention in Azerbaijan. We are concerned

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@RubenVardanyan_

8 months

Addressing my non-Armenian-speaking friends and audience to help them understand what's happening in Nagorno Karabakh right now.

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@RubenVardanyan_

1 year

We don't have choice. Azerbaijan wants us to leave, but we made a firm decision to stay in our homeland and continue the struggle for or our right to live. This is the most important decision we've made. It's a difficult path.

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8 months

⚡️Azerbaijan has initiated a massive artillery attack against Nagorno Karabakh, targeting cities and civilians on a large scale. After imposing an 8-month total blockade on 120,000 Armenians, subjecting them to starvation and enduring moral and psychological hardships, they are

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1 year

I'm not going to resign,especially during this crisis.The possible resignation of the President or the dissolvement of the Parliament are also unacceptable. We must convene all our efforts to overcome this horrible situation. We must preserve #Artsakh & we have that chance today!

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1 year

This year we celebrate Christmas under a blockade. Nevertheless, the spirit of our people endured and nothing can break our will to live in our homeland. Merry Christmas! Քրիստոս ծնաւ եւ յայտնեցաւ!

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1 year

Azerbaijan must understand that peace does not come at the cost of Armenian lives.We're ready 2 have a constructive dialogue on what peace means 2 both Armenians& Azerbaijanis.But we'll never give up on the right 2 live a life with dignity,respect&freedom in our homeland,Artsakh.

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1 year

#Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh is my home. It has been an honor to serve as State Minister for our people, our republic & our unwavering struggle for a free Artsakh.

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1 year

We in #Artsakh need support from the intl community to be able to prevent a humanitarian catastrophe. The road is closed, gas supply is cut! Azerbaijan's actions are a direct terrorist attack! The international community should strongly condemn Azerbaijan's

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1 year

Since the blockage of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabagh by Azerbaijan might last long we voice the issue of using Stepanakert airport for humanitarian purposes.We expect that #intl community will assist us in this demand in order to avoid humanitarian catastrophe for Artsakh's 120K ppl.

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1 year

Nagorno-Karabakh was not part of Azerbaijan in 1991. The region had held a referendum and separated from the Azerbaijani SSR. The people of Nagorno-Karabakh have been determined to secede from Azerbaijan since 1988. Despite challenges, including legal ones, they believe in their

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1 year

🇦🇿 which closed the corridor and left 120000 ppl without heating needs to know: it's impossible to break us. This is our state and we are not going anywhere.This horrible situation will only make us stronger. We'll defend the right of #Artsakh to freedom and self-determination!

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8 months

I am honored to stand with #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh during this most challenging moment in our history! #Armenians of Artsakh have once again demonstrated to the entire world that you cannot be broken, whether by a blockade or attempts at physical destruction. It is a great

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1 year

🌐 @HenrikhMkh , @karenkhachanov , @KimKardashian , @serjtankian , @rosalinnmusic and so many others - thank you for standing by and speaking up for the people of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh during this difficult time. Your voices and support mean so much.

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1 year

Don’t be indifferent. Act and help put pressure on Azerbaijan to reopen the #Lachincorridor ! 120K people have a right to a normal life! #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh is a part of the world! @ZartonkMedia

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1 year

Today we remember the victims of the Sumgait pogroms, a massacre committed by Azerbaijanis against Armenians at the start of the Artsakh Movement in the city of Sumgait 35 years ago. A tragic consequence of the hatred & intolerance propagated against Armenians in Soviet

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1 year

We're posing a clear question to the world:will the people of Artsakh ever have the right to self-determination?When Azerbaijan,the state that wants to control Artsakh,is a state that has a long track record of violating the human rights of its own people?

Ruben Vardanyan with Stephen Sackur | BBC HARDtalk | 23.01.23

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8 months

Today, the @UN Security Council must go beyond mere calls for action. No more empty rhetoric; we need concrete steps. Currently, 120,000 Armenians are facing a dire situation, with hundreds killed, wounded, and missing. We urgently require a @UN mission to be dispatched to

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1 year

I am glad that there's so much interest about my personality. It means I do everything correctly for my nation and for #Artsakh .Let's stop this deadlock situation.I want to address #Azerbaijan :it's time to open the Lachin corridor and start negotiations with #Artsakh authorities.

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1 year

Azerbaijan needs to understand that we can live like peaceful neighbors, but we won't ever be part of Azerbaijan. My interview to @FRANCE24

Amid blockade, Azerbaijan is accused of trying to 'psychologically...

For more on the #Armenia - #Azerbaijan road blockade, FRANCE 24 is joined by Ruben Karlenovich Vardanyan, Head of the #Karabakh Armenians.🔔 Subscribe to Fra...

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@RubenVardanyan_

1 year

The Spanish Congress unanimously adopted a statement on the blocking of the #Lachincorridor by Azerbaijan.I am grateful 2 all the reps of🇪🇸Congress 4 understanding the urgency of the situation&calling upon🇦🇿to unblock the vital connection between #Artsakh &outside world! Gracias!

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1 year

Once again, today, law & justice is on our side with the @CIJ_ICJ 's decisive ruling calling on Azerbaijan to ensure the uninterrupted & free movement of all people, vehicles & cargo through the Lachin Corridor. I express my gratitude to the RA representatives for your hard work.

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8 months

I expressed my disappointment to @FRANCE24 regarding the double standards of the international community. They pretend that 120,000 #Armenians , who were attacked, placed under blockade, killed, and subjected to massive hatred, can somehow be safe. I highlighted the case of an

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1 year

Pashinyan does not have the authority to make decisions on behalf of the people of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh . His statement reflects his personal opinion, which he is trying to enforce on the people. I am confident that the majority of individuals will unite and call for a

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1 year

It’s been 15 days since Azerbaijan began its blockade&cut off the people of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh from the outside world. The only guarantee for a safe future for the people of Artsakh is through protecting our right to self-determination.We believe that justice will prevail.

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1 year

The people of #Artsakh do not see their future as part of Azerbaijan&this position is clear.Azerbaijan needs to accept&respect it: we are ready to live side by side as neighbors but we cannot live together. I restated this approach in an interview with the🇩🇪public TV channel @ZDF

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Ruben Vardanyan

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2 years

Today I announced about my decision to move to Artsakh and create the Artsakh Security and Development Front.

Ruben Vardanyan's statement on moving to Artsakh, creating a security...

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1 year

For 47 days now, 120K people in #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh — of which 30K are children — remain under a blockade by Azerbaijan. We need more international engagement and pressure to force Azerbaijan to put an end to this inhuman blockade and open the corridor.

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1 year

#Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh life beat depends on the connection with the outside world. By blocking #Lachin corridor Azerbaijan aims to cut the life for 120 K ppl in #Artsakh .7 day in blockade. We need 2 reopen #roadoflife or/and provide #humanitarian aircorridor to avoid disaster.

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1 year

#Artsakh has been under a blockade by Azerbaijan for 38 days now. And yesterday,our neighbor cut off the gas & electricity supply from Armenia to #NagornoKarabakh . As a result, 120k ppl continue to face new life-threatening challenges and restrictions in their everyday lives.

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1 year

The current situation once again shows that there are no guarantees for the security of #Artsakh and the #Artsakh people within Azerbaijan, bcs Azerbaijan is the main threat to their lives!

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1 year

We won't leave our homeland, no matter how difficult the situation is.Every day we make difficult but necessary choice to stay&protect our land.This is the only way we can prevent the process of losing Artsakh&guarantee the preservation of the Armenian world 4 future generations.

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1 year

More than 200 French intellectuals have expressed their support to #Artsakh Armenians. On the eve of Christmas they call ppl to see how #Azerbaijan has cut the #Lachincorridor connecting Artsakh with the outisde world. Merci beaucoup pour votre soutient🇫🇷!

«Il faut sauver les 120.000 Arméniens d'Artsakh !»

FIGAROVOX/TRIBUNE - En cette période de Noël, près de 300 intellectuels, écrivains, artistes et personnalités de la culture, dont Sylvain Tesson, Carole Bouquet et Philippe Katerine, se mobilisent...

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1 year

I believed that President Aliyev of Azerbaijan had competent advisers, but his recent statements have demonstrated that they are entirely worthless. I strongly recommend that he dismiss them, as the harsher the rhetoric becomes, the more likely it is that Mr. Aliyev will

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1 year

108 years ago, my grandfather, as a child, survived the Armenian Genocide in the Ottoman Empire. From 1915 to 1923 more than one and a half million Armenians were killed simply because of their ethnicity. Today we pay tribute to the memory of these innocent victims.

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1 year

Azerbaijani special forces ambushed #Artsakh officers traveling in a vehicle today, killing three and wounding another. Acting with impunity, while ignoring the @CIJ_ICJ binding order to end its blockade, Azerbaijan is now escalating its aggression towards #NagornoKarabakh .

Artsakh / Nagorno-Karabakh Human Rights Ombudsman

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1 year

3 police officers were killed as a result of Azerbaijani attack. Lieutenant Colonel Armen Babayan, Major Davit Danielyan, Lieutenant Ararat Gasparyan. Another serviceman, Lieutenant Davit Hovsepyan, received a gunshot wound in the chest and is in the Republican Medical Center.

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1 year

I appeal to international organizations and leaders of different countries: where is your dignity? Azerbaijan has shown no regard for your authority, openly declaring that they will not abide by any court decisions or agreements. What kind of behavior is this? Don't you have the

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1 year

No longer can the international community stand by without action. That’s why I’m asking you to join me in signing the petition of the “NO to the ethnic cleansing of Artsakh” movement calling on the international community to prevent ethnic cleansing and genocide pursued by

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1 year

As we get ready to say goodbye to 2022, we remain united in our desire to lead a life of freedom and dignity in #Artsakh . I express my gratitude towards the international community for supporting us during this very challenging blockade that Azerbaijan has imposed on us.

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1 year

I cannot see any possibility of Artsakh becoming part of Azerbaijan in any form. This stance is not just mine; it is shared by the entire Armenian world and the majority of people living in Artsakh. Mere paper agreements hold no validity unless they have genuine support from

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8 months

In my exclusive interview with @FRANCE24 , I emphasized the importance of the entire world recognizing the truly heroic fight carried out by the Artsakh #Armenians for their homeland and the people of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarbakh . My message conveyed immense respect and admiration for

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1 year

Yesterday’s speeches by leaders of both #Armenia and Azerbaijan confirmed that #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh has no choice but to continue its struggle for right to self determination, dignity and peace.

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@RubenVardanyan_

1 year

Soon it will be already 6th day since #Azerbaijan continues the total blockade of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabagh . 120K ppl, 30K children are left with no connection to the world. We need humanitarian corridor! #Arskah has the Right to Live!

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@RubenVardanyan_

9 months

I wish to express my gratitude to the representatives of those @UN member states who have used appropriate language concerning the closure of the #LachinCorridor by Azerbaijan. However, the UN member states lack a precise understanding of the situation due to their inability to

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9 months

I consistently emphasize that our famous and globally recognized #Armenians , as well as our friends from different nationalities who are not indifferent, have a significant role to play in preventing the loss of #Artsakh . @KimKardashian and @esrailian have issued a vital call to

Kim Kardashian

@KimKardashian

9 months

My Plea to President Joe Biden to Stop Another Armenian Genocide. It’s time for America (and the world) to take action to protect Armenians from Azerbaijan.

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1 year

It's a strange for a country where there is no freedom and human rights 2 try organize such a rally. Pics show there are ppl from military services&special forces. If they have ecological issues, we're ready 2 discuss&invite intl ecological group 2 examine situation on the ground

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1 year

35 years ago today, the #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh movement began. Today, the people of Artsakh continue to fight for their right to live a free, independent, dignified life –– standing strong against threats of ethnic cleansing and deportation.

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1 year

#Azerbaijan had to restore the gas supply coming from #Armenia to #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabagh aslo bcs of calls from our #intl partners.Intl community should continue pressuring Azerbaijan to open Lachin corridor which keeps in blockade 120K ppl or/and to help us open air corridor.

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1 year

I express my deepest condolences to the victims’ families of the devastating earthquakes in Syria and Turkey. We wish a speedy recovery for those injured and strength to overcome this tragedy.

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1 year

In March of 1920, Azerbaijan carried out massacres against the #Armenian population in #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh , killing and deporting about 40,000 Armenians in Shushi alone. Unfortunately, 100 years later, Azerbaijan has adopted the same policy, as they carry out their

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1 year

🧵on Azerbaijan’s deliberate attacks on our civilian infrastructure which are creating an energy crisis with deep, far-reaching impacts that are worsening the ongoing humanitarian crisis caused by the blockade of #NagornoKarabakh / #Artsakh .

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1 year

Thank you @FrankPallone and many others for your support to #Artakh people. You prove that #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh is not alone!

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@FrankPallone

1 year

Demonstrators were at the Capitol today opposing Azerbaijan's illegal and inhumane blockade of the Lachin Corridor. I proudly stood with them in calling for the United States to hold Aliyev accountable for his human rights abuses against the people of Artsakh.

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9 months

I want to express my gratitude to the Mayor of Paris, @Anne_Hidalgo , who will personally accompany the humanitarian convoy to #NagornoKarabakh up to the entrance of the #LachinCorridor . All the partners who hold firm and principled stances, who value human lives, and who

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1 year

The European Court of Human Rights has granted #Armenia ’s request and indicated interim measures to #Azerbaijan for the blockade of #Lachincorridor . Hope this process will be additional pressure on Azerbaijan!

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1 year

Today, the youth of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh united in Renaissance Square in Stepanakert to collectively stand against Azerbaijan's policy of ethnic cleansing and forced deportation, which is being inflicted upon 120,000 indigenous #Armenians living in Artsakh.

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1 year

Today, on my 55th birthday, I am grateful for the congratulations, gifts, and support from people worldwide. For the past 20 years, Veronica and I have embraced the motto of giving, supporting Artsakh both through our actions and personal means. The security and well-being of

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1 year

I believe that Russia,France and the United States,as co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group,and as actors who understand the complexity of the Artsakh conflict,can come together and exert strong pressure on Azerbaijan together. My interview to @MirrorSpectator

State Minister Vardanyan Renews Call to Support Artsakh - The Armenian Mirror-Spectator

WATERTOWN — Until recently, Ruben Vardanyan was primarily known to Armenians as a billionaire philanthropist who, having made his money in Russia, was involved in a variety of ambitious projects […]

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1 year

We implore the return of Artsakh to the negotiating table. The 120,000 Armenians who have expressed their refusal to live under Azerbaijani rule and exercised their right to self-determination through a legitimate referendum in 1991 still exist. Artsakh should be included as a

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10 months

Today, Azerbaijan detained a 68-year-old #Artsakh citizen who was being transferred for medical treatment in #Armenia with the help of the ICRC. The man was taken from the checkpoint to an unknown location. This act of kidnapping, even involving the @ICRC , is deeply troubling.

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10 months

Artsakh is in a humanitarian catastrophe. Azerbaijan has blocked humanitarian supplies since June 15 and even prevented the transport of critically ill people by the Red Cross since July 11. This constitutes a real genocide. The international community remains silent, and

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1 year

Thank you to the French government and all its citizens for the incredible support they have shown us. My interview with @ChPilgrim on @France24_en

Karabakh road blockade: What is the situation for the people of Artsakh?

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FRANCE 24 English

@France24_en

1 year

🔴 #EXCLUSIVE : 🇦🇲🇦🇿 Azerbaijani protesters have been choking off the supply line to the ethnic Armenian enclave in the disputed #NagornoKarabakh region, run as the de facto Independent Republic of Artsakh. State Minister of Artsakh @RubenVardanyan_ describes the situation ⤵️

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1 year

My goal remains unchanged — that’s why I will continue to work for a secure, free, & prosperous #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh by implementing programs personally & through our "We and Our mountains" regional development agency.

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The women of #Artsakh are the backbone of our communities & our tatiks (grandmothers) like Donara acutely understand the impact the blockade of #NagornoKarabakh has on our families. Stand with Donara & the women of Artsakh, add your name:

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1 year

After keeping closed Lachin Corridor for more than a day, 🇦🇿 has cut the gas supply.More than 120,000 Artsakh Armenians, including 30,000 children, are threatened&left without heating. Artsakh can face a humanitarian catastrophe.Intl community should react accordingly 2 avoid it!

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1 year

Happy Easter. May God give us wisdom and strength to overcome all difficulties. Here, in #Artsakh , the symbolism of this holiday is felt more clearly than ever before as we are reminded of our collective call to unity, cohesion and perseverance.

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2 years

🇫🇷🇦🇲I thank the deputies of the French @Senat for having adopted this important resolution for the Republics of #Armenia and #Artsakh , and for our people. The resolution contains very significant formulations for us from the viewpoint of subjectivity of Artsakh.

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1 year

Aliyev's recent statement conveys a clear message: his sole strategy revolves around expelling and committing ethnic cleansing against the people of Artsakh. They seek to annihilate us. Aliyev's approach is to have the Armenians of Nagorno Karabakh live with constant threat. Is

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"People who live here in #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh really have a fantastic character of patience and courage to stay in this very dangerous environment. One day we need to find a way to live like neighbors again with #Azerbaijan , we can't go like this forever".

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Today's air attack by #Azerbaijan on #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh again demonstrates why #Armenians cannot see a path to 'integration' into Azerbaijan. How to live under a government that chooses to bomb instead of talk? @UNHumanRights

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10 months

In #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh , the severity of the humanitarian crisis is evident as people are forced to resort to using limited portions of salt. To address this situation, several actions should be taken: 1) Establishing an open humanitarian air corridor is of utmost

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2 years

At the beginning of November, I will formally assume the position of State Minister of Artsakh and will, at the same time, set out our strategic goals and priority tasks that we need to solve, as well as announce the first steps that we will take.

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10 months

The members of the EU are urging Azerbaijan to unblock the #LachinCorridor . However, Azerbaijan not only ignores these calls but also takes steps that worsen the situation. This indicates that the international community should move beyond mere calls and take concrete actions to

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9 months

In response to our appeals and calls, His Serene Highness Prince Michael of Liechtenstein and other humanitarian leaders have expressed their readiness to lead a humanitarian airlift to #NagornoKarabakh . H.S.H. PRINCE MICHAEL OF LIECHTENSTEIN AND OTHER HUMANITARIAN LEADERS

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10 months

Aliyev's recent speech from the occupied city of Shushi was once again filled with aggressive rhetoric and anti-Armenian hatred. While the participants, who consider themselves journalists, were praising the head of the autocratic state and calling him "a winner," few kilometers

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1 year

Even during the siege of Leningrad, there was a life road that remained open. The blockade is not a Chernobyl sarcophagus. It hits across food, nutrition, and fuel where serious shortages are impacting everyone’s lives.

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The increase in international pressure on Azerbaijan is growing. While it's currently just pressure, it could escalate into actions at some point. Instead of becoming a constructive negotiator and working towards genuine peace, the Azerbaijani leadership has chosen to position

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120,000 people have endured besieged conditions in Artsakh for nearly 5 months. Azerbaijan's objective is to ethnically cleanse Artsakh of its indeegenous Armenians, compelling us to abandon our ancestral homeland where we have resided for millennia. Despite the numerous

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No one values peace more than Armenians in Artsakh. We've witnessed too many wars and troubles, yearning for unimaginable peace. However, ignoring the conflict's essence and silencing the voices of 120K Armenians won't lead to peace. Azerbaijan refuses dialogue through

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The @Europarl_EN adopted a resolution on the humanitarian consequences of the #NagornoKarabakh blockade by Azerbaijan. @Europarl_EN calls upon Azerbaijan to immediately open the #Lachincorridor and allow the freedom of movement between Armenia and #Artsakh .

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Today marks 31anniv of #Artsakh 's Referendum of Independence. 108.615 ppl voted for Independence. It was achieved through struggle&pain. But in 1991 ppl knew what they wanted, they still do, they go for it, no matter what, as independent status can bring long term peace&security.

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In his interview with "Euronews," Aliyev openly admits that his life's mission is to win the war. This statement is of significant importance as it indicates that Azerbaijan never wanted a peaceful solution to the problem. Aliyev suggests that the Karabakh Armenians, who now

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There was also mentioning by Ireland about the need to solve the #NagornoKarabakh status issue in the frame of @OSCE Minsk Group. We're also sure that only the status of #Artsakh based on the right of self-determination will bring a long term solution and peace to the region.

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The discussion in the @UN on the blockade of Lachin corridor by Azerbaijan was very important!Countries clearly call upon #Azerbaijan to immediately open the Lachin corridor,which is #Roadoflife for 120K ppl of #Artsakh . #NagornoKarabakh issue must be part of international agenda.

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Azerbaijan continues to escalate its aggression. In recent days we have experienced several ceasefire violations-with shots being fired at civilians-illegal advancements of positions and dangerous rhetoric. Azerbaijan is using force and terror to change established agreements and

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The blockade of Artsakh has made clear our need for food security and improved self-sufficiency. Upgrading greenhouses is essential for boosting our efficiency and productivity. A newly introduced program by the "We are our Mountains" agency aims to enhance agriculture, ensure

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@RubenVardanyan_

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By endorsing Azerbaijan's proposal to utilize the road through Aghdam, @CharlesMichel lends legitimacy to the blockade of #Artsakh . Consequently, rather than resolving the existing problems, the mediators may inadvertently contribute to the emergence of new ones. The adoption

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@RubenVardanyan_

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As predicted, Azerbaijan has engaged in another provocation after the establishment of the checkpoint, and now even humanitarian assistance cannot reach the 120,000 people in Artsakh. Those in urgent need of medical aid have no opportunity to receive it. All the international

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It’s an honor to call these global humanitarian leaders friends. Together with the people of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh I thank you for the powerful call to action for an urgent humanitarian airlift & an end to Azerbaijan’s blockade. Full letter here:

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January 13th marks 33 years since Azerbaijan’s organized pogroms against Baku’s #Armenian population. The events unfolded after Azerbaijan adopted policy of annihilation and forcible displacement of the #Armenians living in Baku.

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For two months, our families in #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh have been living under blockade & growing uncertainty across all facets of life. Facing a humanitarian crisis, living conditions have become increasingly difficult & made worse by underlying energy and economic crises.

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We urge the entire international community to strongly demand from Azerbaijan the opening of the #LachinCorridor and the removal of the checkpoint. The passage of any car through the Agdam route represents a clear violation of the red line established by "The Security and

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The blockade of #Lachincorridor not only creates humanitarian disaster, but it's also psychological pressure on the population of #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh . #Azerbaijan aims to make #Armenians see no future. My interview to @Reuters .

Nagorno-Karabakh in for 'long winter' amid Azerbaijan road blockade

Ethnic Armenians in the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh are preparing for a "long-term blockade" by Azerbaijan, a top separatist official said on Friday, after nearly two weeks without fresh...

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The most important step in helping #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh will be the opening of humanitarian #aircorridor . We need to have flights to Stepanakert. My interview to @franceinfo Thank you @Patricialoison !

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Le Monde de Loison s est penché sur cette guerre sous les radars , où l’on retrouve la Russie, la Turquie … et les Européens… Thank you @RubenVardanyan_ for being live with us 👍🏽

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To prevent the ethnic cleansing of Armenians in Artsakh, the international community must sanction the Azerbaijani authorities. PACE has recently adopted a resolution emphasizing the obstruction of free and safe movement through the Lachin corridor. It urges Baku to implement UN

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By establishing the checkpoint in #LachinCorridor , Azerbaijan once again has violated the trilateral statement of Nov 9th and further aggravated the situation around #Artsakh / #NagornoKarabakh . The meetings with Artsakh people and officials reaffirmed the common principles and

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Today, as we celebrate Children's Day, let's spare a moment to reflect upon the dire circumstances faced by 30,000 children in Artsakh. These innocent souls have endured a prolonged siege for over six months, depriving them of their basic rights. Unfortunately, these children are

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Everyone who cares for #Artsakh must act & help overcome the crisis. #NagornoKarabakh is important not only for #Armenians who live here, but for entire #Armenian nation. Just want to tell you when you sleep at night think of 30K children which are under blockade by #Azerbaijan .

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