The official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry, Maria Zakharova, stated that they call for the complete unblocking of the Lachin corridor, in accordance with the November 9 statement, and urges Baku and Yerevan to quickly resolve the existing differences.

 "Russia, unlike most external players, who limit themselves to calls for de-escalation, is looking for real solutions on the ground and provides humanitarian aid," Zakharova said.

She noted that they reaffirm their readiness to organize a tripartite meeting of the heads of foreign affairs of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan, which had not been held before.  "We think that the complications that arise regularly should not become an obstacle, a reason for the "freezing" of the negotiation process."

Since December 12, 2022, Azerbaijan has closed the Lachin Corridor connecting Artsakh to Armenia, as a result of which 120,000 residents of Artsakh, including 30,000 children, are under siege.  1100 civilians, including 270 minors, cannot return to Artsakh from RA.  19 children returned home on the Goris-Stepanakert road.

 It is not possible to deliver 400 tons of food and medicine from RA to Artsakh every day.

 9 children are in neonatal and intensive care units, 16 are in the intensive care unit, 6 are in critical condition.  During this period, 49 Armenians and 4 foreigners in need of emergency medical care were transferred to RA through the mediation of the Red Cross.  One of the patients died in Artsakh.

 Fan power outages are implemented 3 times a day for 2 hours.  There is a food coupon system.  Gas supply has been partially restored.