Harut Sassounian: Azerbaijan’s Massive Attack Puts the World’s Spotlight on Armenia
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/sassounian-26-9-2022/ An article by Harut Sassounian in “The California Courier” on September 26, 2022.
Category: World process
Appeal of members of the Armenian community of St. Petersburg to the participants of the rally in Stepanakert
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/appeal-21-9-2022/ Appeal of members of the Armenian community of St. Petersburg to the participants of the rally in Stepanakert, September 21, 2022.
Section 907 of the United States Freedom Support Act (1992)
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/section-907/ The FREEDOM Support Act of 1992 (Freedom for Russia and Emerging Eurasian Democracies and Open Markets Support Act, FSA, HR 282) is an act passed by the United States Congress. Section 907 of the United States Freedom Support Act bans any kind of direct United States aid to the Azerbaijani government. This ban made Azerbaijan the only post-Soviet state not to receive direct aid from the United States government to facilitate economic and political stability.[1] Source: Wikipedia
Legal issues of the Karabakh conflict. About the status of Artsakh, on the territorial integrity of Azerbaijan and its claims to Nagorno-Karabakh and the territory of the sovereign Republic of Armenia.
The Karabakh war of 2020 ended with a truce in November of the same year and the introduction of Russian peacekeepers into the region. But one of the key problems, the issue of the status of Nagorno-Karabakh, remained outside the framework of the document, according to which a truce was reached. Added to this was the seizure of a number of territories of the sovereign Republic of Armenia by Azerbaijan in May 2021, accompanied by ongoing local hostilities with the killed and wounded. The issues indicated as the subject of consideration have historical, political, legal, economic and humanitarian aspects. One cannot but agree […]
European Court of Human Rights is against Azerbaijani armed attacks towards the peaceful settlements and the threat to displace the population of Berdzor and Aghavno
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/echr-19-8-2022/ in Armenian – http://crossroadorg.info/hy/echr-19-8-2022-hy/ Source
Position of the Coordinating Council of Russian-Armenian Organizations regarding meeting on June 4, 2022 in Yerevan about Pan-Armenian Forum
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/spyurq-4-6-2022/ On June 4, 2022, within the framework of the “Unity Platform” initiative, a meeting-consultation of representatives of dozens of organizations and experts was held in Yerevan – https://www.armspb.org/post/spyurq-4-6-2022
Meeting-consultation organized by the “Unity Platform” on June 4, 2022 in Yerevan with remote participation
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/spyurq-4-6-2022/ On May 28, 2022, the “Unity Platform” initiative group in Yerevan made a proposal to start consultations on the Pan-Armenian agenda. They sent letters to various organizations inviting them to attend the June 4th meeting. The letter was signed by Arshak Sadoyan and Telman Tadevosyan.
Alexandr Sherin: Turkey has never been, is not and will not be a friendly state to us, as well as those who are in military alliance with Turkey
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/sherin-14-4-2022/ On April 14, 2022, former Russian State Duma deputy (from 2014 to 2021) Alexander Sherin spoke about the attitude towards Azerbaijan and Turkey.
Arayik Stepanyan: In Ukraine they use against Russia the experience of the terrorist international, previously tested in a number of countries
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/stepanyan-11-4-2022/ April 11, 2022 in the TV program of Dmitry Kulikov “Who is against?” First Vice-President of Russian Academy of geopolitical problems Arayik Stepanyan, from 35:30 on the air, spoke about the tracing of the experience of the terrorist international applied earlier in different countries, now being implemented in Ukraine against Russia. Translation in English by “Crossroad”.
A Special Statement of the CC RAO: 30th anniversary of the massacre of the Armenian population of the Karabakh village of Maragha
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/cc-9-4-2022/ In connection with the 30th anniversary of the massacre of the population of the Karabakh village of Maragha, Martakert region of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh), carried out by the armed forces of the Republic of Azerbaijan on April 10, 1992, the Coordinating Council of Russian-Armenian Organizations (CC RAO) issued a special statement on April 9, 2022. We bring to your attention the full text of the Statement. Translation in English by AGA-Tribunal.info.
Arayik Stepanyan: Dirty Western technologies are used in Ukraine, previously tested by the West in the Middle East and Artsakh (Karabakh)
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/stepanyan-6-4-2022/ On April 6, 2022, the First Vice-President of the Russian Academy of geopolitical problems Arayik Stepanyan, from 22:40 on the air in the TV program “Time will tell”, gave his assessments on the topic of the provocation of Ukraine in city Bucha as well as on related issues.
Statement by IAGSEB on Situation in Ukraine
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/iagseb-28-2-2022/ The International Association of Genocide Scholars Executive Board made a Statement on February 28, 2022 on situation in Ukraine.
Help from the Armenian Bangladesh Church to Artsakh
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/bangladesh-9-1-2022/ An article dated January 9, 2022 on the web site of the Armenian church of Bangladesh. Armenian Church Bangladesh: Michael Martin Scholarship Success in Armenia
Vahan Babakhanyan. On the continuation of the Petersburg initiative in January 2022
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/babakhanyan-3-1-2022/ The Armenian world celebrates the second Christmas after the treacherous attack of the terrorist coalition of Azerbaijan, Turkey, Pakistan and jihadists on the Republic of Artsakh in the fall of 2020. Over the past 2020, Azerbaijan has continued the policy and crimes of cultural genocide (culturicide) against Armenian churches and monuments. For more than a year, the Azerbaijani authorities brazenly do not allow UNESCO experts into their territory, but at the same time, UNESCO cynically elected Azerbaijan on December 3, 2021 as a member of the Committee for the Protection of cultural property during the armed […]
Digest for December on Artsakh (Karabakh), religious and cultural heritage
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/digest-dec-2021/ Azerbaijan continues to commit systematic crimes against the Armenian religious and cultural heritage in the controlled territories of Artsakh (Karabakh). On the other hand, in relation to Azerbaijan, many countries, international organizations (including UNESCO) continue the policy of conniving, expressing just “concern”, and on the part of the media – continue the policy of silence. This is not just about the Armenian heritage, but, given the crimes and threats against the Christian heritage of Georgia, Serbia, Cyprus, the Middle East, we are talking about a global problem and danger.
A selection of information about Artsakh, Armenian religious and cultural heritage from media in December 2021
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/chrono-12-2021/ “Crossroad” (“Khachmeruk”) NGO prepares a selection (report) of links to materials mentioning the theme of Christianity (as well as objects of historical, cultural, memorial heritage) and Artsakh, Azerbaijan and Turkey for December 2021. This page is been updated. Last update was on Dec 25 at 19:00 (47 web links).
Resolution of the scientific and public session “Society for peace in Nagorno Karabakh: a year later”
in Russian — https://crossroadorg.info/resolution-16-12-2021/ On December 16, 2021, a scientific and public session “Society for peace in Nagorno Karabakh: a year later” was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Below is the Resolution following this event. Translation by “Crossroad” (Khatchmeruk) NGO. List of speakers – http://crossroadorg.info/en/16-12-2021-en/ Information on the web sites (in Russian): local metropolitanate of Russian Orthodox church – http://mitropolia.spb.ru/news/otdeli/?id=200139 World Russian People’s Council – https://spbvrns.ru/kruglyj-stol-obshhestvo-za-mir-v-nagornom-karabahe-god-spustya/ Armenian community of St. Petersburg (more photos) – https://www.armspb.org/post/vrns-16-12-2021
Public-scientific session “Society for Peace in Nagorno Karabakh: a year later” in St. Petersburg
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/16-12-2021/ On December 16, 2021, a public-scientific session “Society for Peace in Nagorno Karabakh: a year later” was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. Information on the web sites (in Russian): local metropolitanate of Russian Orthodox church – http://mitropolia.spb.ru/news/otdeli/?id=200139 World Russian People’s Council – https://spbvrns.ru/kruglyj-stol-obshhestvo-za-mir-v-nagornom-karabahe-god-spustya/ Armenian community of St. Petersburg (more photos) – https://www.armspb.org/post/vrns-16-12-2021 Text of the Resolution – https://crossroadorg.info/en/resolution-16-12-2021-en/
Conference “UN responsibility for the protection of the cultural heritage of ancient peoples from cultural genocide”
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/conf-2-11-2021/ On November 2-3, 2021, an international online conference “The UN responsibility for the protection of the cultural heritage of ancient peoples from cultural genocide” was held in St. Petersburg, Russia. It was dedicated to the 70th anniversary of the entry into force in 1951 of the UN Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide dated 9.12.1948. Organizers: “Crossroad” public organization of sociological and political science initiatives https://crossroadorg.info/en/ Ministry of education, science, culture and sports of the Republic of Artsakh http://edu.nk.am/ Public Institute of political and social research of the Black Sea-Caspian region […]
Pan-Turkism and the politics of culturocide
Recently, a number of publications have appeared aimed at forming in the Russian political public consciousness the attitude that the strategic priority for Russia is an alliance with Turkey. It is argued that the ideology and policy of pan-Turkism adopted by Erdogan’s Turkey does not pose any danger to Russia, but, on the contrary, corresponds to the interests of Moscow, which should actively use it. It is also argued that pan-Turkism is a Russian invention, invented in the General Staff of the Tsarist army purely in the interests of Russia, and the Bolsheviks became the successors of this policy of […]
Round table “Russian-Armenian relations in the current global processes”
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/5-3-2021/ On March 5, 2021, the public organization “Khachmeruk” (“Crossroads”) organized an online round table “Russian-Armenian relations in the current global processes.”
D. Evstafiev about the only choice for Armenia
It is no secret that there is a big gap between the perception of the same events in the public opinion in Armenia, Russia and the Armenian Diaspora. Below is the opinion of one of the leading political scientists in Russia, which may cause an ambiguous reaction. On the other hand, it is possible that such harsh (according to the author, unpleasant) forecasts may be will help and accelerate Armenians to consolidate and develop a wise strategy and agenda in a rapidly changing world. The public organization “Khachmeruk” (Crossroads) regularly holds online discussions on important topics. Below is a publication […]
Case for Azerbaijan and Nagorno Karabakh conflict
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/artsakh-1/ Case for Azerbaijan and nagorno Karabakh conflict consists with 5 Sections. Each Section contains recommended articles with references to the sources. Sections: 1 Genocidal image of Turkey, Azerbaijan and jihadists 2 The essence of the Karabakh problem, the image of the conflict, an integrated approach 3 Position in relation to the terrorist war of Azerbaijan and Turkey against the Republic of Artsakh. Geopolitical interests of Russia, the West, the Islamic world and civilizational values 4 Place of the Armenian Highlands and Karabakh on the political map of the world. Support for the independent Republic of Artsakh […]
A. Manasyan. Where is the territorial nerve of the war in Nagorno-Karabakh
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/manasyan-13-10-2020/ Source (in Russian) – Information agency REGNUM, October 13, 2020. Alexandr Manasyan The topic of the Karabakh war is in the first line of the global political discourse now. The invisible dot on the political map named Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) suddenly turned out to be particular bifurcation point, where the main political meridians of the world are intersecting now. The war against Artsakh unleashed by Baku made this obvious. The war is in full swing not only on the battlefield, but also on information portals, where two versions of the conflict essence collide.
Letter from NGO “Crossroad” to European Parliament members
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/ep-9-10-2020/ Anticipating the possible continuation of the irrepressible aggressive rhetoric of the Azerbaijani authorities into the form of new war crimes even before the July military aggression of Baku in the Tavush region, the “Crossroad” (Khachmeruk) public organization of sociological and political initiatives wrote a letter on June 16, 2020 to the President of the European Parliament, Mr. David Sassoli. The answer came on September 29 – 3,5 months later (!) – after the third wild and terrorist war unleashed by Azerbaijan against the Armenian people of Artsakh.
Announcement of the video conference in Zoom on July 3 – “Damage assessment of the consequences of the Armenian Genocide, the issues of reparations and restitutions”
in Russian — http://crossroadorg.info/zoom_3-7-2020/ On Friday, July 3, 2020, the (11th) online video conference in Zoom will be held as part of the “Crossroad” project. Links to previous discussions on various topics with videos are here. The preliminary plan for July is here.
Preliminary plan for the discussions in Zoom for July
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/zoom_july/ This is a preliminary plan for the discussions in Zoom for July, the page will be updated periodically. Along with announcements of discussions at Zoom organized by “Crossroad” there are also events planned by third parties. Previous events (with reports and videos) – here.
Announcement of the video conference in Zoom on June 30 – “Diaspora: assimilation or form of existence of the people?”
in Russian — http://crossroadorg.info/zoom_30-6-2020/ On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, the online video conference in Zoom will be held as part of the “Crossroad” project. Links to previous discussions on various topics with videos are here. The preliminary plan for July is here.
Appeal to the UN on World Refugee Day, June 20
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/un_20-6-2020/ For more than 30 years, the international community, UN, OSCE do not pay due attention to the Armenian refugees from Azerbaijan. After many crimes of genocide since 1918 from Azerbaijan, which caused waves of refugees, many decades passed. In March 2019, the UN applied to the Turkish authorities, demanding a response about Armenian refugees 100 years ago. This is too late and episodic attention. The issue is complex, associated with gross violations of international norms and fundamental rights of many indigenous peoples of the region and requires a radically different attitude. “Khachmeruk” (“Crossroad”) public organization of sociological […]
Video conference in Zoom on June 13 “Armenian refugees, internally displaced persons, their place and role in the negotiation process”
in Armenian – http://crossroadorg.info/hy/z_13-6-2020_hy/ in Russian — http://crossroadorg.info/z_13-6-2020/ On June 13, 2020, the sixth online video conference in Zoom was held as part of the project of the “Crossroad” public organization. Topic: “Armenian refugees, internally displaced persons, their place and role in the negotiation process.” Speaker: Mariam Avagyan, coordinator of the Congress of refugees from the Azerbaijani SSR (Yerevan).
Video conference on June 14 in Zoom “The Armenian community in a glocalizing world: challenges and answers”
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/z_14-6-2020/ On June 14, 2020, the seventh online video conference in Zoom was held as part of the project of the “Crossroad” public organization. Topic: “The Armenian community in a glocalizing world: challenges and answers” (to the program for the development of Armenian diaspora in the post-Soviet space) Speaker: Oleg Gabrielyan, Doctor of Philosophy, Professor of the State University named after Vernadsky (Simferopol). Announcement was published on “Crossroad” web site as well in the social networks with the link to theses.
Announcement of three video conferences on June 13, 14 and 15 in Zoom
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/z_a_12-6-2020/ On June 13, 14 and 15, 2020, regular online video conferences in Zoom will be held as part of the “Crossroad” project on various topics. Links to previous discussions with videos are here.
Online videoconferences in Zoom in 2020
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/zoom_1/
Video conference in Zoom on June 9 “The century-old way of Azerbaijan: from xenophobia and military rhetoric to multiple crimes of genocide”
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/z_9-6-2020/ On June 9, 2020, the fourth online video conference in Zoom was held as part of the “Crossroad” project on the theme “The century-old way of Azerbaijan: from xenophobia and military rhetoric to multiple crimes of genocide”. Speaker: Hovik Avanesov, researcher, Center for Caucasus Studies, Mesrop Mashtots University (Stepanakert, Republic of Artsakh). The announvement was published in 3 languages on “Crossroad” web site as well as in social networks.
Announcement of an online videoconference in Zoom on June 9
in Armenian – http://crossroadorg.info/hy/z_a_9-6-2020_hy/ in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/z_a_9-6-2020/ On June 9, 2020, the fourth online video conference in Zoom will be held as part of the “Crossroad” project on the theme “The century-old way of Azerbaijan: from xenophobia and military rhetoric to multiple crimes of genocide”. Speaker: Hovik Avanesov, researcher, Center for Caucasus Studies, Mesrop Mashtots University (Stepanakert, Republic of Artsakh). The language of discussion is Armenian. Beginning: 18 pm Moscow time (19 pm Yerevan time, 16 pm London time).
Announcement of the video conference in Zoom on June 6 “The image of the Azerbaijan-Artsakh conflict: why is it distorted?”
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/en/z_6-6-2020 On June 6, 2020, the next online video conference in Zoom will take place as a part of the project of the “Crossroad” (Khachmeruk) public organization. Topic: “The image of the Azerbaijan-Artsakh conflict: why is it distorted?” Speaker: political scientist, Doctor of Philosophy, Prof. Alexander Manasyan (Yerevan). Beginning at 18:00 Moscow time (19:00 Yerevan time).
“Artsakh in the information war. How can we help?” Online discussion on May 30, 2020
in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/zoom_31-5-2020/ On May 30, 2020, as a part of the project of public organization “Crossroad” (“Khachmeruk”) took place an online discussion in Zoom on the theme “Artsakh in the information war. How can we help?” Announcement of the meeting was in three languages: on the web site “Crossroad: http://crossroadorg.info/en/zoom_30-5-2020_en/ in social networks Facebook – in the groups ArmPeterburg, in Ararat forum etc. VK.com https://vk.com/wall-51442422_1517 OK.ru https://ok.ru/armpeterburg/topic/151740215737194 and via the electronic mailing and whatsapp. Experts from eight cities participated: Moscow, Yerevan, Beirut, Simferopol, London, Stepanakert, Nizhnekamsk, St. Petersburg. The list is at the end of this article.
Announcement. Online meeting in Zoom “Artsakh in the information war. How can we help?”
in Armenian – http://crossroadorg.info/hy/zoom_30-5-2020_hy/ in Russian – https://crossroadorg.info/zoom_30-5-2020/ On Saturday, May 30, at 19:00 Yerevan time (18:00 in Moscow and Beirut, 16:00 in London), as part of the project of the “Crossroad” (“Khachmeruk”) public organization, the next online discussion will be held in Zoom. The topic is “Artsakh in the information war. How can we help?”
Message of the Council of 12 of Pan-Armenian Intellectuals to the world nations
in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/ararat/ in Armenian – http://crossroadorg.info/hy/ararat_hy/ Today our world is standing on the verge of an unprecedented collapse of the existing civilizational system of consumerism, and its explicit and implicit centers of power have unleashed an outright war against humanity for the sake of the system’s resuscitation and preservation. Multiple warnings sounded by many reputable think-tanks, intellectuals and whistleblowers on the existential threats the human race is facing today have been largely ignored. It is of utmost importance and urgency to address them today, as now it concerns the very existence of the humanity.
A. Manasyan. Artsakh: political and diplomatic mistakes and dangers
in Armenian – http://crossroadorg.info/hy/manasyan_20-2-2020_hy/ in Russian – http://crossroadorg.info/manasyan_20-2-2020/ Interview with Alexandr Manasyan. “Azerbaijan has never been self-determined” February 20, 2020