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 | Azerbaijan must respect human rights, Scholz tells Aliyev German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has called for greater respect for human rights in Azerbaijan. Armenia: Defense Ministry warns against involving army in political processes The Ministry’s statement came after a video surfaced online, showing soldiers joining the protests in Tavush. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. |