  Avigdor Eskin: Yerevan, Baku far from pacific settlement of disputes July 19, 2011 - 19:15 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia comes out with new offers to continue negotiation process on Nagorno Karabakh, to preserve status quo, that however does not approach Yerevan and Baku to peaceful settlement of the conflict, said Avigdor Eskin Russian-Israeli controversial conservative journalist and political activist. At present, the positions of the parties to the conflict differ deeply, according to Eskin. “Growth of military and economic might of Azerbaijan during post-war years is a serious advantage in case of military conflict. Russia, U.S. and France are fairly concerned about the whole region to face aftermath of the conflict settlement through war and undertake pacifying measures. New meetings and discussions will not offer anything new,” said the political activist adding that their efforts are directed at refraining Azerbaijan, but not real peaceful process, Vesti.az reports.    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 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot".   Partner news |  Topic Latest news Greece says ready to help as Armenia fights flooding consequences  Greece is ready to assist Armenia in combatting the consequences of deadly floods in the country’s north.“He will leave”: Protest leader no longer demands meeting with Pashinyan Archbishop Bagrat Galstanyan no longer demands a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.Lemkin Institute petition seeks release of Armenians in Azerbaijan The Lemkin Institute is deeply concerned about the continued illegal detention of political prisoners from Karabakh in Azerbaijan.Armenian Catholicos calls for national unity against threats Karekin II issued a message on Republic Day marking the anniversary of the First Armenian Republic. |
