The Minsk Group has been dissolved. Armenia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that on September 1 it received a letter from the OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, the Foreign Minister of Finland, confirming that the “silent consensus” procedure regarding the dissolution of the Minsk Group and related structures had not been violated by OSCE member states, and therefore, as of September 1, the decision is considered adopted.
According to the “silent consensus” procedure, objections to the dissolution of the Minsk Group could have been submitted until September 1, 2025. Since no objections were raised, the decision is deemed approved. Following this, the official administrative and financial liquidation process will begin, lasting several months and concluding no later than December 2025.
Armenia’s Roadmap to Capitulation
According to political analyst Armen Ayvazyan, the dissolution of the Minsk Group under the applause of the participating countries once again confirms that the destruction of Artsakh was coordinated down to the last detail by major powers.
“This structure was merely a fiction, a tool to deceive Armenians with illusions of peace. Meanwhile, a military and even genocidal solution was planned in favor of Azerbaijan and Turkey,” he stated.
In his view, today the OSCE and the member states of the Minsk Group are applauding the Washington Agreements of 08.08.2025. Just as Armenians were deceived in 1992 when the “empty diplomatic platform” of the Minsk Group was created, they are being deceived again today. In reality, Ayvazyan stressed, the Washington Agreements represent a roadmap for the capitulation of the Republic of Armenia.
“Armenia’s existence is now more threatened than ever before. And if this march toward disaster is not stopped, the next loud applause will be heard on the occasion of Armenia’s elimination,” the political analyst warned.
57 States Declare the Artsakh Issue Closed
Ara Papyan, head of the Modus Vivendi analytical center, noted that the dissolution of the Minsk Group will have extremely negative consequences for the Armenian side. According to him, the 57 countries involved in the process had the opportunity to raise a wide range of issues — from the return of Armenians to Artsakh to the destruction of Armenian cultural and religious monuments.
Now, Papyan explained, such opportunities will be limited, and countries wishing to address these issues will be forced to refer to other international documents.
“The greatest danger lies in the fact that the consensual decision to dissolve the Minsk Group in reality means that all 57 states agree the Artsakh issue is closed,” the analyst emphasized.
The Artsakh Issue Remains Relevant
According to former Foreign Minister of Artsakh Karen Mirzoyan, the dissolution of the Minsk Group cannot be regarded as equivalent to closing the Artsakh issue.
“The Artsakh question existed long before the creation of the Minsk Group. Yes, the fact of its dissolution is unpleasant and harmful, but this does not mean the problem is closed. It will remain relevant as long as there are people who believe in and are ready to fight for the independence of Armenian Artsakh,” Mirzoyan said.