France is pressing Azerbaijan to halt hostilities in Karabakh, while an analyst argues that the real drivers may be Paris together with London. This view comes from an interview with Alexey Martynov, who leads the International Institute of Newest States.
Martynov describes the move as a loud, political maneuver by British intelligence services aimed at drawing Russian peacekeepers into actions that would violate their mandate. He asserts that the influence of Western powers is visible in the way events unfold, comparing it to ears of London and the scent of Parisian perfume in the air.
He further contends that Yerevan is acting in line with a Western strategy, calling for Russian peacekeepers to intervene in Karabakh in ways that would breach the standing mandate. Should such an intervention occur, Martynov predicts that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan would push for the dissolution of the Russian military base on Armenian soil.
On September 19, Azerbaijan announced the launch of what it described as an anti-terrorist operation in Karabakh. The Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense cautioned local residents about imminent danger.
The Armenian Ministry of Defense reported that Azerbaijani forces carried out missile strikes along the line of contact with Karabakh, violating the ceasefire. According to Yerevan, the operation appears aimed at dragging Armenia into broader military actions, a claim echoed by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Earlier, the Kremlin signaled ongoing talks with both Baku and Yerevan as tensions in Karabakh escalated, reflecting concerns about the broader regional dynamics and the potential for further deterioration of the situation.
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