Russian peacekeepers report ceasefire violation in KarabakhFebruary 22, 2023 - 14:50 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Defense Ministry has reported a ceasefire violation in the Martakert region of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh). “At thirty observation posts, Russian peacekeepers conduct round-the-clock monitoring of the situation and ensure compliance with the ceasefire,” the Defense Ministry said in a statement on Tuesday, February 21. No casualties were reported in the violation. “The command of the Russian peacekeepers continues the negotiation process with the Azerbaijani and Armenian sides on the resumption of the unhindered movement of road transport along the Stepanakert-Goris road,” the Russian Defense Ministry added. Since December 12, the sole road connecting Nagorno Karabakh to Armenia - the Lachin Corridor - has been blocked by self-described Azerbaijani environmentalists. Karabakh residents have reported food and fuel shortages, while hospital patients don't have access to essential medicines, with only a handful allowed transfer to facilities in Armenia proper. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. Pashinyan: Armenia’s desired goal is “on the horizon” Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has said that Armenia is moving forward “without interruption”. Opposition leader, supporters spend night at Sardarapat memorial Police made nearly 300 arrests the day before as Galstanyan and his supporters continued to demonstrate in Yerevan. Armenia designates flood-hit communities as disaster areas The emergency situation was created by floods caused by heavy rains in Armenia’s north on May 25-26. |