Russian Ministry of Defense published information newsletterIt was stated that weapons, ammunition and military equipment began to be delivered to the armed formations of Nagorno-Karabakh. Russian peacekeepers are monitoring the process. They interact with Baku and Stepanakert. Peacekeepers are in Nagorno-Karabakh to prevent bloodshed and ensure security. They also monitor compliance with humanitarian law regarding civilians.
“In accordance with the agreements reached on the cessation of hostilities, the armed formations of Karabakh began the delivery of weapons and military equipment to the control of Russian peacekeepers. In the statement made by the Russian Ministry of Defense, it was stated that the following materials were delivered as of September 22: 6 armored vehicles, more than 800 light weapons and anti-tank weapons, nearly 5 thousand ammunition.
According to the ministry, after the signing of the agreement on cessation of hostilities, two violations were recorded in the Askeran region, but there were no casualties. Russian peacekeepers are investigating what happened together with representatives of Azerbaijan and Karabakh.
“Currently, 826 civilians remain in the custody of Russian peacekeeping troops, including 440 children who cannot return to their homes. The Ministry of Defense stated that their accommodation, food and medical care were organized.
Russian peacekeepers ensured the delivery of more than 50 tons of food to the civilian population of Karabakh.
“Local anti-terrorism measures”
On September 19, the Azerbaijani army began implementing “local anti-terrorism measures” to restore constitutional order in Karabakh.
By Telegram channel plinthIn just one day, the army of the Nagorno-Karabakh Republic lost in battles almost half of its armed forces: about a thousand out of 2.5 thousand people. After that, Karabakh authorities signed the capitulation. According to the agreement, the Nagorno-Karabakh army will be disbanded and disarmed. Equipment and weapons will be removed and destroyed.
On September 21, a meeting was held in Yevlah, Azerbaijan, between representatives of Karabakh Armenians and Azerbaijani officials, where the integration of the region into the republic was discussed. In addition, the issues of repairing the infrastructure and organizing activities on the basis of the Azerbaijani constitution and laws were also discussed. Baku representatives responded positively to the request to provide fuel and food to the region.
A new meeting will be held soon. So far, the parties to the conflict have not been able to reach an agreement, but an agreement is expected to be reached in subsequent meetings.
“It is unlikely that anyone will undertake to set deadlines anymore [заключения мирного договора]but considering that the issue of belonging to Karabakh has now been resolved, <…> then we can say that significant progress has been made,” said Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov. TASS.
Negotiations are planned to continue in line with the tripartite agreements in 2020, with the aim of removing obstacles to transport links, delimiting the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan and preparing a draft peace agreement between the republics.
Mass protests in Yerevan
Following what happened, mass protests have been held in Yerevan for four days. Protesters are demanding Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation and refusal to recognize Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. Speaking in front of a narrow circle of his supporters, the politician emphasized that he “will retain power at all costs and will not give up under any circumstances.”
On September 20, the Armenian opposition began the process of removing Pashinyan from power.
“We have developed a program of action whose ultimate goal is to remove the current regime from power,” Ishkhan Saghatelyan, former deputy speaker of the Armenian parliament and representative of the Dashnaktsutyun party, said during a rally in front of the country’s government. building.