The OSCE Chairperson-in-Office, Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde has noted the efforts of Russia to resolve the escalated conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

"We welcome Russia's efforts to reach a truce and push for a peace treaty," she said in talks with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday, November 19.

She said that during talks with Lavrov they will consider the wayս to work together on constructive solutions to resolve regional conflicts, such as the one between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

In clashes launched by Azerbaijan on November 16, the Armenian side has confirmed 6 deaths, while 13 soldiers have been captured by Azerbaijan. Two combat positions too have gone under the control of Azeri forces, 24 Armenian troops have gone missing.