Peskov called on Armenia and Azerbaijan for restraint in connection with the situation on the border
Russia calls on the parties to the conflict on the border of Armenia and Azerbaijan to restrain. This was stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov, TASS reports.
He also noted that Moscow stands for the observance of trilateral agreements.
“Indeed, the resumption of hostilities on the [Armenian-Azerbaijani] border – this is something that yesterday became a cause for serious concern, but thanks to the mediating efforts of the Russian side, it was possible to call the conflicting parties to restraint, “said the press secretary of the Russian president and added that Moscow will continue to” do this. “
On Tuesday, November 16, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan reported that the Armenian military attacked Azerbaijani posts in the Kelbajar and Lachin regions of the republic. In turn, the Armenian Defense Ministry stated that the Armenian military came under fire from the Azerbaijanis in the eastern direction of the border.
Russia, the United States, the UN and the European Union called on Baku and Yerevan to an immediate ceasefire. Later, Armenia and Azerbaijan stopped clashes in the border area after negotiations with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu.