The latest briefing from the Russian Ministry of Defense confirms two ceasefire breaches in the Martuni and Shusha areas, which sit inside the zone monitored by Russian peacekeepers. The notices from the defense ministry emphasize that the incidents occurred within the peacekeeping responsibility area, and that no casualties were reported. The Russian peacekeeping command, in coordination with both Azerbaijani and Armenian representatives, is conducting a joint inquiry to determine the circumstances of the ceasefire violations.
Former Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova weighed in on the border situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan. She described the overall situation as stable and urged all parties to avoid actions that could escalate tensions and undermine regional security. This perspective reflects calls from Moscow for measured steps while urging restraint from all sides.
Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan visited Yerevan and stated that Armenia recognizes Azerbaijan’s sovereignty over a defined area, amounting to 86.6 thousand square kilometers, which includes Nagorno-Karabakh. He also expressed support for sending an international delegation to Karabakh and for beginning substantive negotiations aimed at a durable settlement that respects the interests of all parties involved.
Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov reiterated the view that trilateral talks between Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia offer a clear path forward and remain the preferred mechanism for resolving disputes once again. He underscored that there is no viable alternative to these trilateral arrangements and stressed the importance of continued diplomatic engagement to avoid a relapse into conflict.
Citations: Source: Russian Ministry of Defense; Statements from Maria Zakharova; Remarks by Nikol Pashinyan; Kremlin spokesperson remarks.