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 | Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. Czech-Armenian military cooperation discussed in Yerevan A delegation led by the Director General for the Industrial Cooperation Division of the Ministry of Defence of the Czech Republic visited Armenia. |