Ruben Vardanyan:  I do not recognize what is happening as a judicial  process and do not intend to participate in an imitation of justice

ArmInfo.  Yesterday, former Artsakh State Minister Ruben Vardanyan had a phone  conversation with his eldest son, David. According to Ruben, he is  expected to be given the opportunity to make his  final statement, as  noted in a statement by Ruben Vardanyan's family.

In his remarks, the former state minister intends to emphasize the  following:  " I do not recognize what is happening as a judicial  process and do not intend to participate in an imitation of justice.  The proceedings taking place in Baku do not meet the basic standards  of a fair trial and therefore cannot be regarded as a court in the  true sense of the word. I regret nothing. All my actions were taken  consciously and voluntarily, fully understanding the possible  consequences. I am ready to answer for my actions before God. The  only thing I regret is that I was not able to do more. I reiterate:  Artsakh was, is, and will be-regardless of attempts to rewrite  history or impose an alternative interpretation of events," Ruben  Vardanyan said in a statement. 

Ruben also wanted to share the following thoughts and thank everyone  who continues to support him: " One should not fear death or try to  "defeat" it. It is not death that is frightening. What is truly  frightening is indifference - a state that enters us quietly and  gradually, like radiation, and destroys us from within.  One should  not be afraid to follow one's own path: to search, to make mistakes,  and to explore the world throughout life. The most important thing is  to walk one's path consciously. What matters most is not to cause  harm - not to destroy the delicate balance that exists in nature and  in the world. We are all particles of a vast shared space that can  exist only in harmony.  Cherish your words. A word can wound deeply,  but it can also give a powerful impulse for growth, support, and  creation.  I am grateful that I can serve my people. I thank all  those who have stood by me - and continue to stand by me - during  this difficult period."