Artsakh people ready for struggle - Ruben Vardanyan 

ArmInfo.No panic in Artsakh over Azerbaijan's actions - blockade of the Stepanakert-Goris road, which connects Armenia to Artsakh, Artsakh State Minister Ruben  Vardanyan said in a Facebook message. 

The country has been blockaded over 48 hours, but the people are  ready for struggle. "I am inspired. I am proud and I am side by side  with you. I will be live every morning to answer questions arousing  citizens' concern. It is necessary for you to get information from  us, not by hearsay - especially since the enemy is using various ways  of spreading panic," he said. 

A number of key issues are on the agenda, and that of fuel is a  priority. 

"We do not know how long this blockader may continue and how much  time it will take to deliver fuel to Artsakh. This is the reason for  the saving mode incumbent on all," Mr Vadranyan said. 

Fuel will primarily be supplied to special services as well as to  citizens in urgent cases. The process will be transparent. 

Mr Vardanyan also highlighted the problem of families. "In some  cases, children are in Armenia and their parents are in Artsakh. I  can assure you that we are sparing no effort to ensure good  conditions for them. I am grateful to the Goris mayor for doing his  best to solve Artsakh children's problems," Mr Vardanyan said. 

As regards the Russian peacekeepers' activities, he said: 

"We are aware of the problems they are face with. But we insist that  their activities be transparent and aimed to ensure the security of  the local population, free movement to Armenia and vice versa. The  situation remains tense, and any provocations are possible. It is  most important not to succumb to them and go on living and working.  We are working and intend to do our best for this situation to be  settled to our advantage," Mr Vardanyan said.