RTR apologized to representatives of Armenia and the Netherlands. In Periscope video recording Stotskaya commented on their performances. She named performance by Douwe Bob a “good one,” and regarding Iveta Mukuchyan, she said, “My husband is Armenian, I support Armenians.”
Furthermore, the EBU has imposed a zero-tolerance policy towards the Armenian delegation with regards to breaching the Rules of the 2016 Eurovision Song Contest, in particular in relation to the aforementioned incident.
“Baku-Tbilisi-Kars project will be put into operation till the end of this year. Currently intensive operations are ongoing. Let me mention one crucial point: the project is being implemented in a territory with very complicated relief.”
“All those, calling to eliminate Iveta Mukuchyan from “Eurovision” song contest for raising the flag of Nagorno-Karabakh Republic, are either afraid of her victory, or are supporters of Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev,” he wrote.
The possible eruption of war between Azerbaijan and Armenia would therefore certainly have a negative effect on the energy infrastructure (such as oil and gas pipelines, and hydroelectric plants) and facilities of the region, notably that of Azerbaijan.
“This means Erdoğan will continue his policy in all directions, which day by day originates more issues in the world, in the region, and inside the country, by instigating conflicts with all its neighbors, and sharpening relations. “
‘We shouldn’t have to rely on leaks to know who is hiding behind shell companies to dodge tax, sell weapons or sponsor terrorism. We need swift, robust legislation to get dirty money out of the property market, and action to ensure we’re not granting visas or citizenship to the corrupt.’
Paylan’s fate seems to be sealed! He will either serve a long jail term or suffer the same tragic fate as Armenian journalist Hrant Dink who was assassinated in cold blood by Turkish extremists in Istanbul.
“Azerbaijani authorities have already become a hostage in the hands of their population. For the love of God, who do we deal with?—With the society playing with the head of beheaded soldier and authorities awarding them.”
“No country recognizes Nagorno-Karabakh,” he said. “We continue to urge the sides to come to the negotiating table in good faith in order to reach a lasting settlement.”
