Recent shootouts in the Armenian-Azerbaijani border showed that the situation in this region was still not fully calmed down, in these conditions the role of Russian diplomacy is increasing for further settlement. This was stated by the President of the Russian Federation Vladimir Putin, reminding that a year ago, a conflict in Karabakh was stopped due to the active mediation efforts of Russia.
“However, recent shootouts at the Armenian-Azerbaijani border showed that the situation in this region was still not fully calmed down. To ensure stability, the efforts of the Russian peacekeeping contingent as a guarantor of the cease-fire and security regime guarantor,” Putin said, which quotes RIA Novosti.
“Undoubtedly, the role of Russian diplomacy increases in the continuation of efforts to resolve controversial issues between Azerbaijan and Armenia,” said Russian leader.