Defense Minister sees no danger of renewal of war in Karabakh

PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian forces take every effort to prevent the renewal of a full scale war, Defense Minister said commenting on the Azeri-triggered frontline escalation, Armenian media report.

Seyran Ohanyan said he sees no tendencies for a renewal of hostilities at present. "Preventive measures will be taken. The rival is mistaken believing we'll be remaining passive out of respect for the ceasefire agreement. At any given time we're capable of turning the rival's territory into a hot spot," the official said.

"Azerbaijan seeks to escalate the situation amid the multitude of own internal and foreign policy issues, with no regard for human losses. So if we are to choose between observation of ceasefire and provision of peace, we'll take every effort to achieve the latter."

In conclusion, Ohanyan noted that current situation does not require the CSTO interference, with Armenia capable of controlling the situation.