Russia reports Azerbaijan’s ceasefire violation in KarabakhMarch 27, 2023 - 13:22 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Defense Ministry accused Azerbaijani troops of violating the ceasefire in the Martuni region of Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh). No casualties were reported, said the Russian side, adding that an investigation into the details of the incident was underway. Earlier, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that the Azerbaijanis occupied a hill near the Lachin corridor connecting Karabakh to Armenian which has been blocked by Azerbaijan for more than three months. The Ministry said back then that the peacekeepers have demanded that the Azerbaijan “withdraw units of the national armed forces to their previously occupied positions,” added the statement. The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry said earlier in the day that its troops “took necessary measures” to stop Armenia sending weapons and military personnel through dirt roads running parallel to the blocked section of the Lachin corridor. 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 | Ex-Karabakh leader moved to solitary confinement cell in Baku, his son says David Vardanyan is the son of former Karabakh leader Ruben Vardanyan who who is currently imprisoned in Azerbaijan. Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. CSTO recognizes Armenia’s sovereign right to withdraw Tasmagambetov has said that if Armenia decides to leave the organization, “it will be the sovereign right of Armenia.” Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. |