Russia concerned about escalation on Armenia-Azerbaijan borderJuly 13, 2020 - 15:24 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday, July 13 that Moscow is concerned about "the sharp escalation" on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border near the province of Tavush. Fighting on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border began around midday on Sunday, July 12 when a group of Azerbaijani soldiers twice attempted to cross the Armenian border amid artillery fire from the Azerbaijani side. The Azerbaijani military resumed provocation on Monday morning. The Armenian side has suffered no casualties, while Azerbaijan has reported at least four deaths. "According to incoming information, hostilities continue, artillery is being used, deaths and injuries have been reported," a statement from the Russian Foreign Ministry said. "The further escalation that threatens the security of the region is unacceptable. We urge the conflicting parties to maintain restraint and strictly adhere to the ceasefire." In addition, Russia has expressed its readiness to help stabilize the situation. Armenian Foreign Minister Zohrab Mnatsakanyan, meanwhile, discussed the matter with his Russian counterpart, Sergey Lavrov, over the phone. Mnatsakanyan described Azerbaijan's ceasefire violations and the attempted sabotage against the Armenian positions as unacceptable. 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 | Freedom House concerned by mounting reports of police violence in Armenia Freedom House urged Armenian authorities to investigate this pattern of excessive force and inhumane treatment. Ex-President: Only removal of “defeatist” rulers can save Armenia Former Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Pashinyan: We must stop searching for homeland, we have found that homeland Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has shared a message on the 109th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide. Armenia-Azerbaijan: Experts launch work on determining coordinates Expert groups from the countries started the process of determining the coordinates based on geodetic measurements. |