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New tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Moscow calls to “stop the bloodshed”
New tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Moscow calls to “stop the bloodshed”
In response to Azerbaijan’s launch of an “anti-terrorist operation” in Nagorno-Karabakh, Moscow called on the parties for a diplomatic solution. On… 09/19/2023, Sputnik Africa
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Russia is seriously concerned about the escalation of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh and urges the parties to move towards a diplomatic agreement, said Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, at the daily press briefing on September 19. Defense announced the launch of an “anti-terrorist operation” in Nagorno Karabakh, a region disputed with Armenia since 1988. The actions aim to “restore the constitutional order of the Republic of Azerbaijan,” Baku states, specifying that civilians and civilian infrastructure are not targeted. . For its part, the Armenian Ministry of Defense announced the absence of its military units in this area. However, Moscow also noted that “all measures aimed at a peaceful solution to the Karabakh issue are prescribed in a series of trilateral statements by the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, which were adopted in the period 2020-2022.” Russia was warned just before the start. Information about the “anti-terrorist operation” in Nagorno-Karabakh was not communicated in advance to Russian peacekeepers. but a few minutes before the start of hostilities, said Mrs. Zakharova. Ms. Zakharova said that Russia is currently maintaining contacts on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, including with the Azerbaijani side, and that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will make a statement on the results. Defense Russia also advocated for a diplomatic solution to the conflict on 19 September. Resumption of hostilities On September 19, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinian declared that the Azerbaijani armed forces were shelling the entire territory of Nagorno-Karabakh to establish control over populated areas. For its part, the Azerbaijani army announced the destruction of a radar in this region. About thirty civilians were injured and two others died, said a human rights commissioner of this self-proclaimed republic. Yerevan officially launched an appeal to the UN Security Council and Russian peacekeepers to take measures to end the hostilities launched by Baku. For their part, Karabakh Azerbaijan and Armenia have been fighting over the Armenian-majority Nagorno-Karabakh region since 1988, when the latter unilaterally proclaimed its independence from the Soviet Socialist Republic. Azerbaijan: At the end of September 2020, hostilities led to an armed conflict that lasted at least six weeks. More than 6,500 people died. On November 9 of the same year, Baku and Yerevan, with the mediation of Moscow, agreed to a complete ceasefire and the deployment of a Russian contingent in the conflict zone. Additionally, the Kelbadjar regions of Agdam and Lachin were ceded to Baku. Last year, Armenia and Azerbaijan, mediated by Russia, the United States and the European Union (EU), began discussing a future peace treaty. Towards an agreement At the end of May this year, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian declared that Yerevan was ready to recognize Azerbaijan’s sovereignty within Soviet borders. It should be noted that this is the territory of Nagorno Karabakh with an area of 86,600 square kilometers. For his part, Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev indicated that Azerbaijan and Armenia could sign a peace treaty before the end of the year if Yerevan does not change its position. Prior to this agreement, the role of Russian peacekeepers was defined in the tripartite agreement as monitoring the truce. After Pashinian recognized Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory, the status of Russian peacekeepers became much more uncertain.
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18:00 09/19/2023 (Updated: 22:51 09/19/2023)
In response to Azerbaijan’s launch of an “anti-terrorist operation” in Nagorno-Karabakh, Moscow called on the parties for a diplomatic solution. Russia also denounced reports that Russian peacekeepers were warned well before the Azerbaijani attack in this area of dispute with Armenia.
Russia is seriously concerned about the escalation of the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh and urges the parties to move towards a diplomatic agreement, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said at the daily press briefing on September 19.
Today, the Azerbaijani Defense announced the launch of an “anti-terrorist operation” in Nagorno Karabakh, a region disputed with Armenia since 1988. The actions aim to “restore the constitutional order of the Republic of Azerbaijan,” Baku states, specifying that civilians and civil infrastructure are not objectives.
For its part, the Armenian Ministry of Defense announced the absence of its military units in this area.
“We are deeply alarmed by the sharp escalation of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh. According to some reports, the armed forces of Azerbaijan have launched, as Baku claims, anti-terrorist activities in the region and retaliatory actions have been carried out by Armenians locals. armed formations. Russia urges the parties to the conflict to stop the bloodshed, immediately cease military actions and return to the path of a political and diplomatic solution,” he said.
However, Moscow also noted that “all measures aimed at a peaceful solution to the Karabakh issue are prescribed in a series of trilateral statements by the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia, which were adopted during the period 2020-2022.”
Russia was warned just before the start
Information about the “anti-terrorist operation” in Nagorno-Karabakh was not communicated to Russian peacekeepers in advance, but a few minutes before the start of hostilities, Zakharova said.
“There are reports in the media that the Azerbaijani side warned the Russian peacekeepers in advance about the “anti-terrorist operation” planned for today in Nagorno-Karabakh. This does not correspond to reality. L “The information was communicated to the Russian contingent a few minutes before the start of hostilities,” he stressed on his Telegram channel.
Zakharova said that Russia is currently maintaining contacts on the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, also with the Azerbaijani side, and that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will issue a statement on the results.
The Russian Defense also advocated on September 19 for a diplomatic solution to the conflict.
Resumption of hostilities
On September 19, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinian declared that Azerbaijani armed forces were shelling the entire territory of Nagorno-Karabakh to establish control over populated areas. For its part, the Azerbaijani army announced the destruction of a radar in this region. About thirty civilians were injured and two others died, said a human rights commissioner of this self-proclaimed Republic.
Yerevan officially called on the UN Security Council and Russian peacekeepers to take measures to cease hostilities launched by Baku.
For its part, Karabakh claims that fighting is taking place along “the entire line of contact” with Azerbaijan.
Tensions continue in Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijan and Armenia have disputed the Armenian-majority Nagorno-Karabakh region since 1988, when the latter unilaterally proclaimed its independence from the Azerbaijan Soviet Socialist Republic.
At the end of September 2020, hostilities led to an armed conflict that lasted at least six weeks. More than 6,500 people died.
On November 9 of the same year, Baku and Yerevan, with the mediation of Moscow, agreed to a complete ceasefire and the deployment of a Russian contingent in the conflict zone. Additionally, the Kelbadjar regions of Agdam and Lachin were ceded to Baku.
Last year, Armenia and Azerbaijan, mediated by Russia, the United States and the European Union (EU), began discussing a future peace treaty.
Towards an agreement
In late May this year, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian said that Yerevan was ready to recognize Azerbaijan’s sovereignty within Soviet borders. It should be noted that this is the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh with an area of 86,600 square kilometers.
For his part, Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev indicated that Azerbaijan and Armenia could sign a peace treaty before the end of the year if Yerevan does not change its position.
Prior to this agreement, the role of Russian peacekeepers was defined in the tripartite agreement as monitoring the truce. After Pashinian recognized Nagorno-Karabakh as Azerbaijani territory, the status of Russian peacekeepers became much more uncertain.
