UN mission to Karabakh only possible if both Azerbaijan, Armenia agree: Russia

UN mission to Karabakh only possible if both Azerbaijan, Armenia agree: Russia

Published January 11,2023


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Any UN peacekeeping mission in Karabakh can solely be doable if each Azerbaijan and Armenia conform to it, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov mentioned on Wednesday.

Asked if the opportunity of changing Russian peacekeepers has been mentioned with Armenia, Peskov mentioned: “There are constant contacts … at various levels. This topic has been on the agenda many times, but it is clear that any mission can be sent only with the consent of both sides.”

Since Dec. 12, Azerbaijani ecologists representing nongovernmental organizations have been protesting on the Lachin street in opposition to Armenia’s unlawful exploitation of pure assets in Karabakh, the place Russian peacekeepers have been stationed because the fall 2020 battle and the January 2021 pact that adopted.

The Lachin hall is the one land route between Armenia and the mountainous area, which is house to a big ethnic Armenian inhabitants.

Armenia needs Russian peacekeepers to have a extra energetic function within the area, and has urged Moscow to finish the protest.

In a December assembly with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan referred to as the state of affairs on the Lachin hall a “crisis” demanding instant consideration.

‘NO PROSPECTS FOR PEACE TALKS WITH UKRAINE’


Turning to Ukraine, Peskov mentioned there are not any prospects for peace talks “when the law of Ukraine prohibits its president from having any contact with us.”

“The West is obviously reluctant to allow Kyiv any flexibility in this matter,” he added.

He reiterated that Russia “has always been ready to solve problems through negotiations,” and attaining targets by way of peaceable and diplomatic means is its “preferred option.”

On the Wagner Group’s declare of taking management of Ukraine’s Soledar metropolis, Peskov mentioned it was essential to attend for official statements.

He additionally rebuffed studies that Russian males have been barred from leaving the nation, saying it was “fake” info unfold by Ukrainian intelligence companies.

The Kremlin spokesman refused to remark when requested if Viktor Medvedchuk, one in all 4 Ukrainian lawmakers stripped of their citizenship, additionally has Russian nationality.

On the value cap imposed on Russian oil, Peskov mentioned the measure has had no influence.

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