The ceasefire regime in the Nagorno-Karabakh area has again drawn attention after Russian peacekeepers reported a violation in the Askeran region. The notification came through a bulletin issued by the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation, detailing that the incident occurred within the peacekeeping zone and did not result in any casualties. The public statement emphasizes that the Russian peacekeeping force command is actively investigating the incident in collaboration with both Azerbaijan and Armenia to determine the circumstances and responsible parties involved in the breach.
On August 27, officials from the Russian Ministry of Defense announced that Russian peacekeepers had also clarified a separate ceasefire breach in the Shusha region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The clarification follows earlier reports of violations within the peacekeeping area and underscores the ongoing monitoring efforts by the Russian contingent to uphold the ceasefire terms and ensure controlled, verifiable compliance.
Earlier, the Russian defense ministry had reported that Russian peacekeepers remained in the designated zone of responsibility and had documented two separate ceasefire violations within Nagorno-Karabakh. These incidents have been cited in official communications as part of the ongoing assessment of the security situation and the integrity of the ceasefire across the troubled region, which has periodically witnessed tensions and clashes since the dispute escalated in the early 1990s.
In a related development, on August 3, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan requested explanations from the Russian peacekeeping mission regarding the Lachin corridor. According to the Armenian leader, a significant amount of humanitarian aid, totaling roughly 361 tons, has faced restrictions on entry into Nagorno-Karabakh, raising concerns about the humanitarian impact and the effectiveness of corridor operations during the broader stabilization process. This concern highlights the sensitive balance between military oversight and humanitarian access in the region, which remains a focal point for regional diplomacy and peacekeeping discussions. The parties involved have stressed the goal of facilitating safe passage and aid delivery while maintaining security and territorial disputes.
There have also been discussions about the broader framework of mutual recognition and the mutual commitment to respect each other’s territorial integrity, which has featured prominently in recent diplomatic exchanges. The parties involved continue to explore mechanisms for confidence-building, secure communications, and verifiable ceasefire compliance as a prerequisite for any durable political agreement. These efforts are seen as essential steps toward reducing flashpoints and enabling humanitarian relief, economic stability, and normal life for residents in Nagorno-Karabakh and surrounding areas. (Source: Russian Ministry of Defense; statements from Armenian and Azerbaijani officials; ongoing regional diplomacy.)