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YEREVAN, 14 JULY, ARMENPRESS․ The Supreme Spiritual Council issued a statement regarding the difficult situation in Artsakh, considering it deeply worrying that, despite the efforts made by the Russian peacekeeping force, Azerbaijani aggression is gaining new scale, ARMENPRESS was informed from the press service of the Mother See.

The statement says: "We note with indignation that the humanitarian crisis in Artsakh is deepening as a result of Azerbaijan's continued belligerent and Armenaphobic actions and the complete blockade of Artsakh. It is deeply worrying that, contrary to the efforts of the Russian peacekeeping troops, Azerbaijani aggression is gaining new scale.

In the difficult situation, when the people of Artsakh are deprived of supplies of necessary food, medicine and vital supplies and face the genocidal actions of Azerbaijan, we appeal to the co-chair countries of the Minsk Group, the member states of the European Union, to urgently take preventive actions, including sanctions against Azerbaijan, so that first, to unblock the road of life of Artsakh, the Berdzor (Lachin) corridor, and to restore normal life in the Republic of Artsakh. It is necessary for the international community to take the most practical steps to condemn the inhumane and hostile policy of Azerbaijan directed against the people of Artsakh. Peace cannot be established in Artsakh under coercion and threats of reprisals.

We appeal to the authorities of the Republic of Armenia to give up concessive approach, show determination and ensure a resolution of the situation with the comprehensive application of fundamental human rights, which will become a guarantee for the independent, safe and dignified life of the people of Artsakh in their homeland.

We urge all our people in Armenia and in the Diaspora to continue making efforts with undiminished consistency in support of the Artsakh world and its God-believing and heroic people.

May God bless our country Armenia and Artsakh and our people around the world."