The situation in Karabakh is getting worse every day. shortage of food, medicine, power cuts, rationing of essential commodities, all because of the blockade of Lachine Corridor. This was stated by the member of the European Parliament, Bert-Jan Ruisen. "Recently, Azerbaijan attacked the territory of Armenia. All this must be stopped. We must take responsibility. We should send more European observers. We must put more pressure on the government of Azerbaijan and insist on de-escalation and start peace negotiations with clear guarantees for the people of Nagorno-Karabakh. Neither the Caucasus nor the EU will benefit from a new escalation."

Currently, there is no wheat and flour problem in the Republic of Artsakh. The Minister of Agriculture of Artsakh Republic Hrant Safaryan said about this. "There are not enough products in stores anymore. Vegetable and fruit shops have been closed for a long time. At the moment, we are trying to provide the products in the reserve fund to the stores through the suppliers, the supplier-fund connection is maintained. We are trying in every possible way to get out of the created situation. There should be restrictions in order to be able to distribute food equally to our fellow citizens," said H. Safarian. According to him, the Village and Agriculture Support Fund has seeds for spring planting and vegetable cultivation. "They are already in stores. We will definitely fill the shortage from the reserve fund, we have already taken the lists. We will try to organize spring planting works in every possible way. At the moment, the most complicated issue is the diesel fuel. I cannot say exactly how many works we will be able to carry out thanks to the reserve fund, but we will do everything so that the sowing is done as much as possible", the minister assured. Referring to the issue of local meat production, H. Safaryan said that there are certain problems in the beef market. "The problem is not due to the fact that there is no beef, it is simply not right to slaughter cattle during this period, which will cause another problem in the future. There is also a shortage of fodder, some of which was imported from Armenia. At the moment, there is also a shortage of milk, which is seasonal. the milk yield will increase in the spring," concluded the head of the department.

Due to the siege, 19 children, separated from their parents and family for more than a month, returned home on the Goris-Stepanakert road. Artsakh HRD Gegham Stepanyan wrote about this on his Facebook page. The children were moved from Goris to Stepanakert accompanied by the Russian peacekeeping troops. The car was stopped by Azerbaijanis in the area under Shushi-Kari, in the cordoned off part of the road, where the Azerbaijani government agents pretending to be "eco-activists" and the journalists serving them are stationed. Then, 10-15 Azerbaijanis with cameras in civilian clothes approached the car, some of them broke into the car and filmed the children in the car. As a result of the provocative actions of the Azerbaijanis, there was a commotion in the car, as a result of which one of the children fainted. As a result of actions taken by Russian peacekeepers, they were removed from the car, the car continued its journey. Then, while passing through the blocked section of the road, Azerbaijanis demonstratively shouted in the direction of the vehicles transporting the children. This insolent behavior of the agents of the Azerbaijani government is an arbitrary and illegal interference in the private life and psychological integrity of children, an illegal encroachment on their honor and reputation. These criminal actions completely reveal their true goals and desires. The ethnic hatred of Azerbaijanis towards Armenians knows no bounds, targeting even minor children. This provocative and criminal action once again proves the fact that the road is blocked and the impossibility of safe travel on it, even accompanied by Russian peacekeeping troops.

Today, Deputy Prime Minister Mher Grigoryan participated in the event dedicated to the official launch of the "Resistant Syunik Team Europe Initiative". The event was also attended by the head of the European Union delegation, Ambassador Andrea Viktorin, the delegation led by the head of the Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus and Eastern Partnership department of the European Commission's Directorate General for Neighborhood and Enlargement, David Cullen, ambassadors of EU member states and representatives of European financial organizations. At the event dedicated to the official launch of the "Resistant Syunik Team Europe Initiative", the Deputy Prime Minister made a speech, in which he specifically said: "Your Excellencies, Honorable Ambassadors, Honorable Mrs. Victoria, Dear Colleagues, First of all, I would like to congratulate all of us on the launch of this important initiative and thank the European Union and EU member states for all the programs and efforts implemented in Syunik in this difficult period full of challenges for Armenia. Syunik is really vital for our country, so any project aimed at sustainable development of the region is in the center of special attention of the Government. Moreover, the current geopolitical developments further emphasize the strategic role of Syunik, including in the path of building sustainable peace in the region. In this context, I consider it necessary to emphasize that our joint efforts aimed at improving the quality of life in the region, in addition to having an important local socio-economic impact, are also of fundamental importance for the sustainable development of our country. I am glad that the importance of the normal development of the region was also recorded within the framework of our cooperation with the European Union and EU member states. This is evidenced not only by the initiative starting today, but also by the fact that under the Economic and Investment Plan of the European Union, the increase of Syunik's resilience and the sustainable development of the region are specifically highlighted as one of the independent directions in our five main guidelines. The government also continues to work intensively with partners on the construction of the southern section of the North-South Highway, which will contribute to our efforts to position Armenia as a regional trade and economic hub. I should also mention with satisfaction the program of establishment of 2 COAF centers in Syunik marz, which will make innovative education available to residents of the marz. In conclusion, I would like to thank once again on behalf of the Government and myself all the partners involved for the great and important work done and planned. My team and I continue to be at your side for any questions. Thank you."

The House of Senators of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay condemned Azerbaijan's invasion of the internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Armenia. The statement of the House of Senators of Uruguay stated: Taking into account the escalation of clashes between Azerbaijan and Armenia and the bombing of Armenian territory by Azerbaijan, The House of Senators of the Eastern Republic of Uruguay announces: His condemnation of Azerbaijan's invasion of the internationally recognized territory of the Republic of Armenia, Expressing its solidarity with the Armenian people who are victims of Azerbaijan's attack on the sovereign territory of Armenia, as well as with the citizens of Uruguay affected by the loss of human lives, His concern regarding pressure and military clashes on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan, In the conditions of the existence of many records of the war crimes committed by the Azerbaijani military against the Armenian prisoners, it demands a complete and impartial investigation, as voiced by the USA, France, the European Union, Russia, the United Kingdom, among others. Rejects the use of threats and force as a means of resolving disputes. Expresses hope that the diplomatic negotiations launched between the two countries with the involvement of mediators from third countries will allow reaching an agreement based on the implementation of international law and will ensure lasting peace between the two countries, taking into account the integrity and sovereignty of the Republic of Armenia. Urges Armenia and Azerbaijan to observe a full ceasefire based on the 2020 on the tripartite declaration and restore the path of dialogue through the mediation of the OSCE Minsk Group and other agreed channels, with the support and guarantee of the international community, in accordance with the principles of the United Nations, as expressed by our Ministry of Foreign Affairs. year with the message of 14/9/22".

Azerbaijan's attacks on the peaceful settlements of the Republic of Armenia are also one of the places where the sovereign territory of the Republic of Armenia was invaded. In other words, from the places and grassy roads of Syunik and Gegharkunik, where they were invaded and illegally deployed in 2021. from May. Arman Tatoyan, the former Minister of State for Human Rights of the Republic of Armenia, stated this. He also noted. "For example, the villages of Sotk, Norabak, Kut in Gegharkunik marz are under sniper attack, from schools to the homes of civilians. Peaceful settlements in Syunik are being attacked and fired at, both on the Kapan-Zhakaten road in Syunik, near the villages, and from the Azerbaijani positions that invaded and illegally located in the Black Lake area. I have always said that Azerbaijani armed deployments in the vicinity of Armenian villages or on the roads are criminal, it is already a real threat to people's lives and security, settlements, our entire country. The attacks that started yesterday are the natural continuation of the policy of Armenian hatred and enmity of the Azerbaijani government. I have proved so much that it will not stop, because it is a way to maintain one's own power in Azerbaijan.

The 2021 elections were appealed, they lacked legitimacy, it is a different matter that the Constitutional Court did not have the courage to record. This was said by Aram Vardevanyan, deputy of the National Assembly "Hayastan" faction, in a conversation with NEWS am. According to Aram Vardevanyan, NA Speaker Alen Simonyan literally presents the fact that the results of the 2017 parliamentary elections were not disputed by the opposition faction "Yelk" in his answer. "By the way, the latter was a member of that faction or alliance." The MP reminded that the results of the June 20, 2021 elections were challenged in the Constitutional Court. "It is noteworthy that the results of the elections were disputed not only by the "Armenia" and "I have honor" alliances, but also by the "Awakening" and "Hayots Hayrenik" parties. That is, in general, the results of the elections were disputed both by the political units that passed the relevant threshold according to the decision of the CEC, and by the political units that did not pass the threshold. This indicates that there was no necessary confidence in the results of the elections, a necessary component of justice." According to the deputy, this is also due to the violations that were recorded. "Let me remind you that for the first time in the history of RA, during the elections, there was a decision of the Administrative Court, which clearly recorded the fact of abuse of administrative resources by the representatives of the Civil Contract Party. And this was also included in the decision of the Supreme Court. For the first time in the history of RA, the Supreme Court recorded the unprecedented amount of hate speech generated by the CP. For the first time, the Constitutional Court refused to defend the justification of the draft of the Constitution itself, that one faction cannot get such a volume of mandates that it would pass constitutional laws or elect officials of constitutional bodies without opposition. In other words, the alleged claim that the results of the elections were not disputed in the CC is not only an obvious lie, but it is also difficult to understand how such a position can be expressed by a high-ranking official. I think this is the case that the public can once again make its own conclusions regarding the information presented to it. I think it is also appropriate to mention that the case in the Constitutional Court received the widest coverage of the investigation of the case and the constitutional justice that was taking place. I don't know what the purpose of this attempt to mislead the public was, I think I am not the addressee of that question." Aram Vardevanyan said that the results of the 2021 elections were not accepted by a number of forces, including the "Armenia" alliance.

Tehran will oppose any policy of closing the border between Iran and Armenia. This was announced by Iran's spiritual leader, Ayatollah Ali Sayed Khamenei, during the meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. According to Press TV, Khamenei welcomed "the return of Nagorno-Karabakh to Azerbaijan", but emphasized that the Islamic Republic will oppose any policy of closing the border between Iran and Armenia, "because that border is a connecting link that has existed for thousands of years".