Mesrop Arakelyan, a representative of the Country to Live party, responded to the message from former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, stating that it is extremely difficult to hear him speak. He shared his thoughts on Facebook.

At the same time, Arakelyan emphasized that "Ruben does not give up and will not surrender."

"It is extremely difficult to hear Ruben after 1.5 years. I know Ruben very well, and there is nothing new in his words. He has always spoken about these values and principles, and he always will. That is his way of life.

Ruben does not give up and will not surrender. He will return and continue his dedication to his homeland," he wrote.

*Former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan, currently imprisoned in Baku on politically motivated charges, sent an audio message through his family. He stressed that he has always acted according to his moral beliefs and has never betrayed his principles, even in the hardest times.

"I was fully aware of what I was stepping into. I was prepared and remain prepared for even worse conditions. I am not a victim, and I do not need pity, as this was a conscious decision," he said.*