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Re: Nagorno-Karabagh: Military Balance Between Armenia & Azerbaijan
Ex-Commander of Artsakh Armed Forces – We’ve Already Handed Over Too Much Land
The former commander of the Artsakh armed forces, Argady Ter-Tadevosyan, aka Komandos, today stated at NKR independence ceremonies in Stepanakert that even though he was a seasoned war veteran and educated in the art of warfare, he learnt how to defend the land and people of Artsakh against superior Azeri forces when he stepped foot in the war zone.Pointing to the graves of Artsakh war dead, Commander Ter-Tadevosyan commented, “When you visit this memorial and see the graves of those who fell, you understand just what they accomplished and how their heroism was manifested.”
He stated, that of late, average Karabakh residents are asking him if there is the possibility of war breaking out again. Commander Ter-Tadevosyan said that he tells them that while everything is possible Artsakh today has a “strong protector” in its army and in its people. He added that the third important factor in this regard is the resources that derive from the unity of the Armenian people.
Answering reporters’ questions regarding the return of certain territories in a peace deal, the battle-hardened commander said that, “this land and this spectacular natural beauty is ours and will always remain ours.” He added that since he is a soldier whose comrades spilt blood on this land he could only speak negatively about land concessions.
“What can we give back; we’ve already given back so much. We’ve ceded Shahoumyan, Martakert, Artzvashen … What is there left to give?” retorted the former commander, adding that he cannot understand those who talk about returning any territories.
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Madrid Principles, Protocols Get Booed-Down in Kashatagh
Today’s ceremonies in Berdzor, Kashatagh, marking the 18th anniversary of Artsakh independence, took on a decidely political overtone. More than 1,000 people, some from as far away as Vayots Dzor and Syunik, joined local government officials at the ceremony organized by the Kashatagh Regional Administration and the ARF.
Davit Ishkhanyan, a representative of the ARF’s Artsakh Central Committee, told “Hetq” over the phone that the assembled throng had made it clear once again that the liberated territories were not subject to negotiation, despite whatever diplomatic processes are taking place in various European capitals. Mr. Ishkhanyan added that people were loudly chanting “No Way” whenever the Madrid Principles were mentioned and that the recent Armenian-Turkish negotiation protocols were also met with boos and hisses from the crowd.
Ex-Commander of Artsakh Armed Forces – We’ve Already Handed Over Too Much Land
The former commander of the Artsakh armed forces, Argady Ter-Tadevosyan, aka Komandos, today stated at NKR independence ceremonies in Stepanakert that even though he was a seasoned war veteran and educated in the art of warfare, he learnt how to defend the land and people of Artsakh against superior Azeri forces when he stepped foot in the war zone.Pointing to the graves of Artsakh war dead, Commander Ter-Tadevosyan commented, “When you visit this memorial and see the graves of those who fell, you understand just what they accomplished and how their heroism was manifested.”
He stated, that of late, average Karabakh residents are asking him if there is the possibility of war breaking out again. Commander Ter-Tadevosyan said that he tells them that while everything is possible Artsakh today has a “strong protector” in its army and in its people. He added that the third important factor in this regard is the resources that derive from the unity of the Armenian people.
Answering reporters’ questions regarding the return of certain territories in a peace deal, the battle-hardened commander said that, “this land and this spectacular natural beauty is ours and will always remain ours.” He added that since he is a soldier whose comrades spilt blood on this land he could only speak negatively about land concessions.
“What can we give back; we’ve already given back so much. We’ve ceded Shahoumyan, Martakert, Artzvashen … What is there left to give?” retorted the former commander, adding that he cannot understand those who talk about returning any territories.
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Madrid Principles, Protocols Get Booed-Down in Kashatagh
Today’s ceremonies in Berdzor, Kashatagh, marking the 18th anniversary of Artsakh independence, took on a decidely political overtone. More than 1,000 people, some from as far away as Vayots Dzor and Syunik, joined local government officials at the ceremony organized by the Kashatagh Regional Administration and the ARF.
Davit Ishkhanyan, a representative of the ARF’s Artsakh Central Committee, told “Hetq” over the phone that the assembled throng had made it clear once again that the liberated territories were not subject to negotiation, despite whatever diplomatic processes are taking place in various European capitals. Mr. Ishkhanyan added that people were loudly chanting “No Way” whenever the Madrid Principles were mentioned and that the recent Armenian-Turkish negotiation protocols were also met with boos and hisses from the crowd.
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