"These authorities must leave, they are a symbol of defeat. We cannot build the future with them, this is impossible" - Robert Kocharyan during the announcement of "Armenia" alliance
We will ensure decent peace and prosperity - Kocharyan
Armenia today faces extreme challenges, which are mainly related to security threats - Kocharyan
There is a crisis of governance, an economic crisis and an identity crisis in the country. We need strength and people with sufficient experience to overcome such a challenge - Kocharyan
Regarding the ARF, Kocharyan said that it has fought and is fighting for the preservation of the identity of Armenians around the world.
Speaking about the reasons of including "Reviving Armenia" in the bloc, Kocharyan stressed that Syunik today is the epicenter of the existing threats for Armenia.
According to him, it depends on Syunik whether Armenia remains as a factor in the region or becomes an "appendage."
Robert Kocharyan, ARF, and allies from "Armenia Alliance" bloc walking in Northern Avenue.
Members of "Armenia Alliance" address the crowd.
Kocharyan now addressing the crowd: I never thought that I would come back. However, the dangers that our nation is facing forced me.
Kocharyan: our goal is to establish worthy peace, the current government cannot do it after their blunders.
Kocharyan: the future of Artsakh is gloomy. Azerbaijan can get rid of the Russian peacekeepers after 4 and a half years. The current government has not plans on what to do next. You can't negotiate with the enemy when you're on your knees.
Kocharyan: if the loss does not have its consequences on the current ruling government, we will turn into a nation of losers.
Kocharyan: the countdown has started. They have 42 days left to leave. Tomorrow it will be 41.
The crowd chant "Hayastan" as Kocharyan concludes his speech.
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There is reason to believe that in the near future we will see the results of work on unblocking communications in the region - Lavrov from Baku
Azerbaijan is interested in the restoration of interstate relations with Armenia. We are working in this direction - MFA of Azerbaijan
Lavrov stated the importance of fulfilling all points of the trilateral statement signed by Putin, Pashinyan and Aliyev, since it will ensure stability in the region.
"To our deep regret, today Shushi is not with us. We grieve about its captivity, but we also realize that regardless of the unpleasant circumstances of its fate, we must celebrate the day of liberation of Shushi" - Pashinyan
"Today we remember all those who sacrificed their lives to liberate the ancient Armenian city. Our pain is deep, our wounds are incurable. But we also know that their sacrifice is not in vain. We must forever cherish their memory and continue their work" - Pashinyan
Artsrun Hovhannisyan during an interview in a TG group: there were discussions to change the format of the war from conventional to non-conventional. Says that was one of our cards to win the war however he doesn't know why it wasn't implemented.
Artsrun Hovhannisyan calls the discussions about the Iskander and its effectivity which took place in Armenia non-professional, emotional.
Artsrun Hovhannisyan says he left the Armenian Ministry of Defense after working there for some 25 years, left Armenia a month ago.
Russian Kommersant article states the fact that Russia's goal is to get Azerbaijan to join Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union, and CSTO (Russian-led NATO-like security organization)