May 7, 2009 - 20:18 AMT
Russia will not acknowledge NKR independence
Official Moscow does not plan to recognize NKR as independent region, MG OSCE Co-Chair Yuri Merzlyakov reported upon completion of Prague meeting between Armenian and Azeri presidents. Presidents of Mediator states will participate in the next round of negotiations on peaceful settlement of NKR conflict, Novosti Azerbaijan reported.

Previous negotiations between the presidents were held on Jan. 28 in Zurich.

Next negotiations between Armenian and Azeri Presidents are scheduled for the beginning of July in St. Petersburg.