The Ukrainian Foreign Ministry condemned the holding of presidential elections in the Republic of Artsakh. "The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine condemns the holding of the so-called "presidential elections" that took place on September 9 on the territory of Karabakh (Republic of Azerbaijan). The conduct of these so-called "presidential elections" is contrary to the norms and principles of international law, and their results are null and void. Ukraine once again expresses its support for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the Republic of Azerbaijan within its internationally recognized borders and supports the settlement of the Karabakh conflict through political and diplomatic means," the Ukrainian Foreign Ministry said in a statement.