Photo of #Turkish military presence in #Azerbaijan posted by Hajiyev, assistant to the president of Azerbaijan. The photo with the caption was removed shortly after. #ArtsakhStrong #Armenia #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
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Lilit Makunts
@LilitMakunts
Ambassador of the Republic of Armenia to the USA. Former Member of Parliament of Armenia, Majority Leader. Former Minister of Culture.
Joined October 2011
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#Azerbaijan is disseminating misinformation to justify any possible or potential attack to #Armenia. MoD of Armenia officially declares that no fire of any kind is being opened from the territory of Armenia in AZ direction. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
The level and the amount of disinformation coming from #Azerbaijani officials is unbelievable. I can’t even imagine how the government can mislead this way their own people and the international community. Speechless. #ArtsakhStrong
Armenian PM: "Turkey's #NATO allies must explain why F-16's are bombing #NagornoKarabakh's towns and villages." #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #StopErdogan
#UK Parliamentarians back #Armenia and condemn #Turkish and #Azerbaijani aggression as a threat to global stability. Thank you #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #StopTurkey #ArtsakhStrong
#Turkish President Erdoğan on Thursday implied that #Jerusalem belongs to Turkey, referring to the Ottoman Empire’s control over the city for much of the modern era. google.com/amp/s/www.time
#Azerbaijan violates the ceasefire for humanitarian purposes hours after it was brokered. Countries that condemn #AzerbaijaniAggression have to recognize Nagorno #Karabakh (#Artsakh) to prevent terrorism and another Genocide in the 21st century. #RecognizeArtsakh #Armenia
Rep AdamSchiff: “The #UnitedStates should make clear to #Azerbaijan and #Turkey that if they persist in this violence, we are prepared to recognize the Republic of #Artsakh as an independent nation, and to work with the International Community to achieve the same.” #ArtsakhStrong
You know what’s been the most circulated expression among Armenians across the world today? “We will win!” And yes, we will. #ArtsakhStrong
Deliberate usage of prohibited munitions against civilian areas of Stepanakert, capital of NK, shows #Azerbaijan is committing a war crime which will face trial sooner or later, and it proves they need the land with the exterminated nation. No more #Genocide. #NeverAgain #Armenia
Since early morning #Azerbaijan is trying to engage #Armenia in a war by shelling Armenian villages of Vardenis with #Turkish UAV’s. AZ also disseminates disinformation that #Armenia hit Dashkesan from Vardenis. That’s a blatant LIE! #ArtsakhStong #StopAzerbaijaniAgression
“I looked into the eyes of our soldiers and realized that they love their homeland more than I believe in God.”
Father Abel Kartashyan #Armenia #Vardenis #ArtsakhStrong
Ceasefire agreements don’t stop #Aliyev, the only way to stop the aggressor is the Recognition of #Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh). #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #ArtsakhStrong
With an intent to mislead the international community, #Azerbaijan builds its propaganda on mirror accusations groundlessly accusing #Armenia of all the grave crimes committed by Azerbaijan itself. Here we go with proofs.
#Armenia’s air defense has shot down an #Azerbaijani drone in Armenia’s region of Kotayk, 52 kilometers from Armenia’s capital #Yerevan.
#Azerbaijan’s statement that #Armenia tried to hit Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline is a blatant lie. Official Armenia has repeatedly declared that we don’t target gas or oil pipelines / infrastructures.
#Aliyev’s interview on US Fox News was a confession that #Azerbaijan was never inclined for peace talks, instead they were getting ready for a new war. The following statement says it all.
TV Host: “You lost the war in 1994.”
Aliyev: “We didn’t lose the war. We lost the battle.”
You know why #Azerbaijan uses its population as a shield for military actions? Because they know #Armenians don’t target kids and peaceful population. It’s of another story that it indicates #Aliyev doesn’t care about his citizens.
Targeting civilian settlements and infrastructures, shouting “death to #Armenians” during demonstrations in #Baku in July, officially threatening to bombard Metsamor power plant are facts indicating why we Armenians talk about existential right. #ArtsakhStrong
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There is solid evidence that #Azerbaijan has launched a thoroughly planned attack on Nagorno-Karabakh Republic
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#NKpeace
#ArtsakhStong
#Azerbaijan breaks the second truce agreement. Minsk Group Co-Chairs need to take immediate actions to make #Aliyev stop war crimes and follow his own decision of ceasefire. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
#France #Austria #Luxembourg #CzechRepublic #Uruguay #Netherlands #Cyprus #Greece parliaments, #EuropeanParliament either condemned #Azerbaijan|i aggression or adopted resolutions condemning any Turkish intervention into #Karabakh conflict. #ArtsakhStrong
Secretary Pompeo on #Karabakh war: “We’re hopeful that the #Armenians will be able to defend against what the AZ|s are doing, and that they will all, before that takes place, get the ceasefire right, and then sit down at the table and try and sort through this.”
The #Azeri soldier captured by the #Artsakh Defense Army was operated on by #Armenian doctors as reported by Инфотека24. This is how we treat people unlike the #WarCrimes committed by #Azerbaijan. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #RecognizeArtsakh
President of #Azerbaijan Ilham #Aliyev and his assistant contradict each other about the existence of F-16’s in their country. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
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President of #Azerbaijan and his assistant contradict each other about the existence of #Turkish F-16 jets in their country. #NKpeace #Artsakh #WarInKarabakh #ArtsakhStrong
Although #Azerbaijan is breaking the agreement on cessation of fighting at the moment, #Armenia keeps maintaining full ceasefire.
Today decided to apply the interim measure requested by #Armenia, #ECHR calls on all States directly or indirectly involved in the conflict, including #Turkey, to refrain from actions that contribute to breaches of the Convention rights of civilians. #ArtsakhStrong
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Court's decision on the interim measure request introduced by Armenia against Turkey
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#ECHR #CEDH #ECHRpress
In the current situation, we are discussing our potential adequate response to the developments, one of them being specifically the signing of a military-political alliance with Nagorno Karabakh (Artsakh). #Armenia #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
My speech in the Parliament today. Part 1 #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
Our response to lethal aggression of #Azerbaijan is unequivocal: any attempt to solve the NK (Artsakh) issue with a military way is going to face an adequate reaction by the whole #Armenian nation. #Armenia #ArtsakhStrong
Thank you for your leadership, Madam . Thanks for supporting #Armenia’s democracy, statehood, independence and the Armenian people.
Armenia wins Junior Eurovision Song Contest! Malena rocked! Congratulations to all of us!
Hate speech towards #Armenia|ns is taught from a young age and throughout their schooling. A recent thread on Twitter asked Azeris if they would kill an Armenian baby. Most unequivocal answer was "Yes".
Video taken from Latest News Facebook page. #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
Sep 27 is the day of #NK war renewal. Ironically, 100 years ago on Sep 27 Turkish commander-in-chief Kazim Karabekir made the first attempt to attack #Armenia. By the way, Karabekir is one of the favorite historical figures of Erdogan. Coincidence? #NeverAgain #RecognizeArtsakh
#Armenian and international Journalists and reporters are being targeted and injured in #Martuni #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #Armenia
Sen “Since #Azerbaijan continues its attempts to resolve this conflict through the illegal use of military force, the international community will be left with no choice but to move to recognize the independence of the Republic of Artsakh.” asbarez.com/197775/sen-mar
As reported by spokesperson of MoD #Armenia at 8:45 a.m. #Azerbaijan violated the agreement acquired in Washington DC to establish a humanitarian ceasefire by shelling the North Eastern part of #Artsakh (Nagorno #Karabakh) #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
Interesting enough that the AZ civil society promoting peace with international donors now supports #Aliyev’s aggression, justifies usage of cluster munitions against civilians and glorifies that. We will see your excuses when #Azerbaijan faces #European and international trials.
We strongly condemn #Turkey’s provocative actions and demand the immediate withdrawal of the Turkish armed forces, including the air force from the conflict zone. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #Armenia
During the military escalation the #Armenian side strictly kept the principles of international humanitarian law. Armenian Armed Forces never targeted Azerbaijani civilian settlements and hit only military targets. #TavushStrong
#Azerbaijan is shelling #Stepanakert, the capital of #Karabakh. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #Armenia
An Interesting aspect to the latest #Azerbaijan attack is the fact that each and every modern AZ leader including Aliyev has either come to power or fallen from power due to events on the NK battlefield. This shows that resuming war is a risky gambit for the Aliyev family dynasty
“They have not come with goal to capture territories, villages, cities. Their goal is to carry on with their genocidal policy. But today, more than ever, we are bound to our identity and our homeland through an unwavering conviction to protect our rights.” #Armenia #ArtsakhStrong
#Azerbaijani official circles continue disseminating disinformation. Acc to the latest disinformation #Armenia targets settlements in AZ territory, which is not true. Azeri terroristic army targets civilians in #NK territory and #Stepanakert.
The 2nd Syrian mercenary captured in #Karabakh. He confirms they were promised $2000 a month. The mercenary says they were sent to cut off the heads of Armenians. They would get an extra $100 for the head of each #Armenia|n. #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
#Azerbaijan continues targeting the civilian infrastructures of Armenia’s border villages. #Azerbaijani army shelled a bakery and the neighboring house in Chinari village, #Armenia. #TavushStrong
Military air forces of #Azerbaijan are bombarding in the northern direction of #NK now. They use #Turkish UAV’s and F-16’s. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
The #Aliyev family has been preparing the nation for war, but never for peace throughout the 26 years of negotiations. Part 1 #Armenia #Azerbaijan #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
About 30 Representatives have already joined the resolution supporting the Republic of Artsakh, recognizing its right to self-determination, and condemning Azerbaijan and Turkey for aggression. It will be formally introduced on Friday, October 23. #ArtsakhStrong
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I'm leading my House colleagues in introducing a resolution supporting the Republic of #Artsakh, recognizing its right to self-determination, and condemning Azerbaijan and Turkey for aggression.
Was honored to host , Nobel Prize Laureate, at the Embassy of the Republic of #Armenia today. She is a leading advocate for Yazidi people, raising awareness for global human rights issues.
Reports suggest #Turkey, which has the second-largest army in , provided diverse military assistance to #Azerbaijan. about 600 servicemen, military equipment (including F16 fighter jets) and at least 2,000 mercenaries.
Armenia-US “EAGLE_PARTNER_2023” joint exercise will be held Sept 11-20 in #Armenia within the framework of intl peacekeeping missions. 🇦🇲 🇺🇸
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1/4 "In the framework of preparation for participation in Intl #peacekeeping missions the #Armenia-#U_S. joint exercise "#EAGLE_PARTNER_2023" will be held from 11-20 Sept in Armenia,particularly in "Zar"Training Center of the Peacekeeping Brigade and N Training Center of the MoD.
I had the pleasure and honor to be hosted by the Ambassador of India to the United States H.E. . We underscored the importance of evolving bilateral relations btw our two countries and discussed the ways to expand the cooperation of our embassies.
On June 13, 2022 I had a brief meeting with the US President Biden as part of an event hosted at the for newly appointed Ambassadors to the US.
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Glendale recognizes #Artsakh independence. #ArmenianPower #DiasporaPower #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
"As Commander-in-Chief, I have come today to say that I am ready to die for the sake of our Motherland. We shall tell the whole world that we are ready to die for our Motherland, we will not cede a single millimeter of it. We shall win, we have no other option."
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"As Commander-in-Chief, I have come today to say that I am ready to die for the sake of our Motherland. We shall tell the whole world that we are ready to die for our Motherland, we will not cede a single millimeter of it. We shall win, we have no other options"
@NikolPashinyan
Talked to the US Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group Andrew Schofer and presented him the current situation on the ARM sovereign territory. Arm position is the encroachment to the internationally recognized territory of Arm needs to be unequivocally condemned by the intl community.
#Stepanakert, the capital of #Karabakh is being shelled with Smerch at the moment (6p.m.). Let’s note that the city has nothing to do with the buffer zone. #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #ArtsakhStrong
Armenia Caucus Co-Chairs issue statement on escalation of Azerbaijani humanitarian abuses in Artsakh
Thank you Representative Schiff!
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I am formally calling for U.S. recognition of the Independent Republic of Artsakh.
The United States will not stand idly by as Azerbaijan and Turkey wage war on Artsakh, killing hundreds of soldiers and civilians, and displacing tens of thousands.
I stand with Artsakh.
Standing strong for our Independence and sovereignty is an every day mission. Happy Independence Day, #Armenia!
We had a meeting with the delegation of Baroness Caroline Cox today in the Parliament. Lady Cox heard our insights on the war and introduced the tremendous work she’s been doing with British and international communities to address Turkish-Azerbaijani aggression since Sep 27.
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Representatives of NA factions met w/ Caroline Cox. @LilitMakunts noted that #Azerbaijan ‘i armed forces involved mercenaries w/ help of #Turkey. @edmarukyan thanked 4 being by #Armenia's side.Arman Abovyan stressed importance of informing #British partners & intl organizations.
I was delighted to meet w/ Senior Advisor for Caucasus Negotiations & OSCE MG 🇺🇸 Co-Chair Mr. Louis Bono. We discussed the situation in the Lachin corridor & the humanitarian crisis. We also touched upon other issues of mutual interest. We look forward to working with Mr. Bono.
Had a phone call with Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Dereck Hogan. I informed him about the military aggression unleashed by AZ armed forces against the sovereign territory of Armenia.
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The intentional targeting of civilian targets by Azeri forces, including the historic Ghazanchetsots Cathedral, is abhorrent and deserves international condemnation. I am saddened by this news after having the pleasure of visiting this treasure last year. twitter.com/Pres_Artsakh/s…
"#France remains extremely concerned by the warlike messages #Turkey had in the last hours, which essentially remove any of Azerbaijian's inhibitions in reconquering #NK. And that we won't accept," Macron added. #ArtsakhStrong reuters.com/article/armeni
National Security Service of #Armenia reports that loss of control over terrorists leaves Baku no choice but to attribute predictable developments to Armenia in advance. Arm NSS once again officially states Armenia never targets Azeri civilians unlike them. #ArtsakhStrong
Thank you , another way to defend #Armenia|ns in Artsakh is recognition. #RecognizeArtsakh #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #ArtsakhStrong
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The path forward is one of liberty, which is why I am today calling for official U.S. recognition of the Republic of Artsakh’s independence.
We call on peaceful civilians in Nagorno-Karabakh to remain in their houses as Azerbaijan continues shelling against civilian settlements including in the capital Stepanakert. #stopazerbaijaniaggression
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#Artsakh's historical heritage from ancient #Armenian cities of Hellenistic époque to 19th-century Apostolic cathedral. @AmArtsakh
#ArtsakhStrong #NagornoKarabakh
Starting from pogroms in Sumgait in 1988 until now by already using cluster munitions and chemical weapons, deploying terrorists, decapitating #Armenia|ns is the deliberate genocidal policy of #Azerbaijan that they cannot hide from the world any more. #ArtsakhStrong #WarCrime
#Turkish claims that there are Kurdish PKK fighters present in #Armenia are absolute nonsense.
Turkey can invent or pretend that there are issues with Armenia. This is absolute nonsense that there are PKK fighters in Armenia.
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Human Rights Watch reports that #Azerbaijan uses banned weapons in #Artsakh (Nagorno #Karabakh). They found remnants of cluster munitions. #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #ArtsakhStrong
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The air situation described earlier during the day. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #Armenia
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Since 10 AM 2 Turkish F-16 multirole jets, together with Azerbaijani SU-25 fighters and Turkish Bayraktar surveillance UAVs have been taking off from Kyurdamir Air Base in #Azerbaijan. Operating at a high latitude, they are striking the settlements in #Hadrut & #Martuni regions
#Azerbaijan shelled a medical mask factory in Tavush amid #Coronavirus Pandemic. The factory produces 300.000 #COVID-19 face masks daily. It's another inhumanity targeting #Armenian civilians. #TavushStrong #StopAzerbaijan
On January 26 I was thrilled to attend Ambassador Kvien’s swearing in ceremony. Kristina Kvien will soon be serving as the Ambassador of the United States to #Armenia. Looking forward to working with you, Madam Ambassador! 🇦🇲 🤝 🇺🇸
1/2 I had a call with today and briefed him on the situation of the NK blockade and the abduction & detention of 68-year-old Vagif Khachatryan who had been traveling from NK to Armenia with the help of ICRC for medical care.
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#Stepanakert now #Azerbaijani & #Turkish terrorists continue shelling civilian population of #Karabakh
#SOS #StopAzerbaijaniTerrorism
It was our greatest privilege to have , Co-Chair of the on the 30th anniversary of Armenia’s Independence.
The press service of the Ministry of Defense of AZ states: “#Armenia shouldn’t forget that our missiles will reach the Metsamor nuclear power plant”. #Azerbaijan threatens with their ability to commit crimes against humanity. #TavushStrong m.haqqin.az/news/183947
This morning Azerbaijan started a large-scale military attack in the direction of #Artsakh (Nagorno Karabakh) targetting civilians and shelling the capital Stepanakert. #stopazerbaijaniaggression
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PM states that Armenian Security Council will hold a meeting shortly and will quite probably declare mobilization of civilians.
The footage shows how the #Azerbaijani TOS-1A heavy artillery systems are placed in a settlement and open fire from there turning their own citizens into human shields. #ArtsakhStrong #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #Armenia
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The footage shows how the Azerbaijani TOS-1A heavy artillery systems are placed in a settlement and open fire from there turning their own citizens into human shields.
Today, at around 6:10 pm, the #Azerbaijan|i side opened artillery fire in the direction of the positions of the Armed Forces of #Armenia and the village Davit Bek. One civilian killed and two wounded. #StopAzerbaijaniAggression #WarCrimes
Residential houses and hospitals have been under target past several days in #Artsakh. #StopAzerbaijaniAggression
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These are the results of #Azerbaijani attacks against civilian central parts of #Stepanakert, captial city of #Artsakh/#Karabakh with heave strikes this night. Residential houses destroyed. Casualties being checked. Confirmed by @Artak_Beglaryan, the @ArtsakhOmbuds. #DontBeBlind
Threats voiced by the MOD of AZ to launch missile attacks at the Arm Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant indicate the level of desperation of the political-military leadership of AZ. With such statements they act as a menace to all the ppls of the region including its own people.