Abstract
In violation of the prohibition of the use of force under international law, the armed forces of Azerbaijan destroyed the Republic of Artsakh during the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (19/20 September 2023). Russia's armed "peacemaking contingent", which has been stationed there since 2020 to protect the Karabakh Armenians, has not intervened. The lifting of the blockade of the Latchin Corridor (September 24, 2023) led to the exodus of all Karabakh Armenians to Armenia within a week. The destruction of Artsakh is a breach of international law. It could have been prevented by Russia and the international community if they had wanted to. Armenia's political agenda now includes the integration of Karabakh refugees, the delimitation and demarcation of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, the unblocking of transport links in the region and the conclusion of a peace treaty with Azerbaijan.