Russia’s stance over negotiated resolution of NK conflict hasn’t changed, says Zakharova

Russia’s stance in deciding the final status of Nagorno Karabakh and settling the conflict through negotiations remains unchanged, Russia’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on August 9 during a briefing.

“Russia proceeds from the point that the final status of Nagorno Karabakh must be decided through negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia. You know our stance, it hasn’t changed,” she said.

Zakharova noted that Russia will continue assisting the peaceful resolution of the NK conflict.

“We, as one of the co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, and considering Moscow’s close relations with Baku and Yerevan, remain inclined to provide support with the purpose of comprehensive advancement of the peace process”, she said.

Zakharova noted that the mutual accusations between Azerbaijan and Armenia are concerning for Russia. “This kind of rhetoric doesn’t correspond to the development of favorable conditions for the negotiations process, and accordingly, to the interests of finding compromise options for the resolution of the conflict”.