The Russian Ministry of Defense said that Russian peacekeepers documented three breaches of the ceasefire in the Nagorno-Karabakh region. The information was reported by TASS, citing an official bulletin from Moscow’s defense ministry.
According to the ministry, three violations of the ceasefire regime were recorded in the Martuni and Shusha districts. The announcement noted that there were no casualties as a result of these incidents.
The ministry also stated that the command of the Russian peacekeeping contingent is conducting a formal inquiry in collaboration with representatives from both Azerbaijan and Armenia to establish the facts and determine responsibility for the violations.
Earlier, on March 2, officials from the Russian defense apparatus confirmed another ceasefire breach in the same operational area, underscoring ongoing fragility in the truce arrangement despite the presence of peacekeepers.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Ceyhun Bayramov traveled to Yerevan for talks and described a shift toward online diplomacy between the parties. He suggested that both sides have taken steps to convey their terms through virtual channels, framing discussions around a series of ongoing issues and upcoming milestones in the broader peace process.
Analysts note that while the ceasefire continues to hold in many sectors, sporadic violations persist, highlighting the delicate balance required to sustain apprehension-free zones. Observers also point to the critical role of stable mediation and verifiable reporting in preventing escalation, especially as regional actors remain vigilant about security guarantees and humanitarian access. In this context, Moscow’s peacekeeping mission is often viewed as a stabilizing mechanism, yet it also faces scrutiny over transparency, command coordination, and the effectiveness of its investigative procedures as both Baku and Yerevan press for clarity and accountability. — attribution: Moscow briefing, with follow-up reporting from regional news agencies.