A political analyst Alexander Markarov forecasted no breakthrough in Karabakh settlement talks in 2013.

As he told a November 30 news conference, the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs’ visit to the region meant to suggest that their mission is ongoing despite the Safarov case and Azeri actions.

“The “neither war nor peace” situation will persist until a mutually acceptable suggestion is provided,” the expert said.

“Also, the visit gave another chance to raise the co-chairs’ awareness as to the unacceptability of Artsakh’s annexation to Azerbaijan,” the expert said, further calling attention to recent Azeri policy which significantly harmed the country’s image.