Moscow says presidents' talks de-escalated Karabakh conflictDecember 29, 2014 - 14:31 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In 2014, Russia took concerted efforts to resolve conflicts in the CIS territory, the country’s foreign ministry said in a summary statement. “A Sochi-hosted meeting between the Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders, organized by President Vladimir Putin became an important step in Russia’s mediation efforts in the Karabakh settlement, allowing to de-escalate tensions in the conflict zone,” the statement said. “Russia took active participation in the troika of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, with the mediators having arranged 5 meetings between the Armenian and Azeri leaders, series of consultations with the courtiers’ foreign ministers, as well as interactions with the Nagorno Karabakh authorities,” the statement said. The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | Armenia, Turkey discuss restoration of historic bridge The meeting took place on May 17 in Ashgabat on the sidelines of an international conference of ministers of culture. India wants Armenia’s proposals on use of Chabahar port India is expecting proposals from Armenia regarding the use of Chabahar port in Iran, Indian ambassador says. Mkhitaryan raises arrest of former Karabakh leaders in Azerbaijan Inter Milan star Henrikh Mkhitaryan has shared a news story about the extension of the arrest of former Karabakh leaders. Ucom Celebrates Telecommunication Day May 17 commemorates the founding of the International Telecommunication Union on May 17, 1865. |