“The four-day war” showed that blitzkrieg is impossible, and only a wide-scale war is possible. And the latter isn’t in line with the interests of the trio—the USA, Russia and the EU. Are they ready for steps to urge Azerbaijan agree on terms of the new accord on cease-fire? This depends on many factors. The first practical steps by mediator countries will show how far they’re able to go, not to permit new escalation.”
“Principally, I wasn’t expecting a fierce outbreak on the Line of Contact of Nagorno-Karabakh. What we edified before—shooting and tension—were quite typical under such regional conflict. However, recent extension and tension of military operations surprised and bothered not only me, but the whole world, as well, on account of present-day geo-political hotbeds, in any case, it seemed that possibility is secondary from the standpoint of importance and threats.”
Thundering of artilleries were heard from time to time. Positions of the adversary were so close, that it’s already hard to understand, who whom was shooting. We were wandering about the village taking photos of the ruins. The policemen were entering the houses, searching for weapons and documentation there.
“We have principally touched upon implementation of necessary steps to maintain peace. Naturally, the main issue is that the sides appeared on the negotiation table. There is principal perception that it’s necessary to return to political discussions. We have discussed mechanisms linked to strengthening and return of trust between the sides. We will continue those consultations in the capitals, then we’ll meet again, a week later.”
“Our soldiers, our children fighting on the border should know—we are here, in the village, next to them, and they shouldn’t worry, we won’t go anywhere. They defend us on the borders, and we defend them here,” grandpa Yeghish said, continuing to calmly cultivate his land.
Protest action against Minsk Group co-chairs in front of the MFA building continues. The young people express their discontent with calls and posters: “Recognition,” “Free Artsakh,” “We are Karabakh,” “Stop Aliyev.” Number of the demonstrators is becoming more and more, student groups of various universities join the rally.
Charles Aznavour, legendary French-Armenian chansonnier, had a meeting with François Hollande, president of the French Republic. According to information posted on the official page of the chansonnier, the meeting took place on April 8. They discussed current situation in NKR. Photo of the meeting has been posted on the French president’s official page on Twitter.
The young people expressed their discontent with “Recognition,” “Free Artsakh,” “We are Karabakh” calls towards indifference of the international community.
According to research, the US government pays a $100,000 “Death Gratitude” to soldiers’ families. Families in Azerbaijan receive 10,000 manat (roughly $6,700). In Armenia and Artsakh, families of deceased soldiers receive only 200,000 AMD (roughly $480). As you can see families of deceased soldiers in Armenia and Artsakh are economically disadvantaged to carry on. It is for this reason that I have decided to donate to this amazing non-profit organization called the Paros Foundation, who donate 100% of the proceeds directly to the affected families. I encourage those who want to contribute to do so to them. And to all the Azeri trolls paid handsomely by Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Offense who have been frequenting my page, I want you to know that I really love my ban and delete buttons smile emoticon Peace Serj
According to the agreement reached on April 8, Armenian and Azerbaijani sides conducted searching activities under the mediation of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the field assistants of the Personal Representative of the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office. The Armenian side found the corpses of two Defense Army soldiers, junior sergeant Robert Abajyan (born 1996) and Andranik Zohrabyan (born 1996).
