Armenia Declares Unification with Nagorno-Karabakh
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Armenian Supreme Soviet votes for unification with Nagorno-Karabakh, defying Moscow and escalating constitutional crisis
The Armenian Supreme Soviet passed a historic resolution declaring Nagorno-Karabakh unified with Armenia, directly challenging Soviet authority and Azerbaijan’s territorial integrity.
The Resolution
The decision included:
- Declaration of “reunification” with Nagorno-Karabakh
- Recognition of Karabakh’s self-proclaimed parliament
- Joint budget and planning provisions
- Rejection of Moscow’s direct rule
Legal Arguments
Armenia cited:
- Right to self-determination
- Historical injustice of 1923 decision
- Humanitarian need to protect Armenians
- Failure of Soviet mediation
Immediate Reactions
Azerbaijan:
- Declared the act illegal and void
- Threatened “all necessary measures”
- Appealed to Moscow for intervention
- Tightened economic blockade
Moscow:
- Declared resolution unconstitutional
- Warned of serious consequences
- But lacked means to enforce ruling
- Soviet authority visibly weakening
International Dimension
The unification vote:
- Challenged international borders principle
- Set precedent for territorial changes
- Attracted diaspora support
- Complicated future negotiations
Escalation
This declaration:
- Formalized territorial claims
- Made compromise more difficult
- Accelerated militarization
- Moved conflict toward open war
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