VLADIMIR KAZIMIROV: REAL CORRELATION OF FORCES DOES NOT LET AZERBAIJAN TO COUNT FOR QUICK SUCCESS WHEREAS NEW PROLONGED CONFLICT WILL LEAD TO FAILUREMarch 9, 2005 - 09:25 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The threats to resolve the Karabakh conflict by force is a bluff of internal political destination and a constant signal of dissatisfaction, reluctance to resign to losses and make serious concessions, Russian Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group in 1992-1996 Vladimir Kazimirov said in his interview placed on Yerkir.am website. He reminded that the attempts of Azeris to resolve the conflict by force in 1990ies were not a success. As result they had to agree on armistice without any preconditions in 1994. However it was certain politicians perceived it as forced pause. Real correlation of forces does not let Azerbaijan to count for quick success whereas new prolonged conflict will lead to failure. Militaristic threats contradict to Azerbaijan's international commitments and put the Azeri leadership in an awkward and even semi-ridiculous position. However the revanchism of Baku should not be neglected. Being extremely harmful it tenses the situation and impedes conduction of serious negotiations. 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 | 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. EU welcomes Armenia-Azerbaijan “progress” The EU has welcomed “progress” made in the framework of the Armenia-Azerbaijan border delimitation process. Belarus opposition leader slams Lukashenko for Karabakh trip Belarusian opposition politician Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya has harshly criticized the visit of Lukashenko to Karabakh. |