Negotiations with Armenian and Azerbaijani Sides Continue: Statement from the Russian Defense Ministry

The Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation has issued a statement regarding the activities of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone (as of February 12, 2023).

The Russian peacekeeping contingent continues to carry out its tasks in the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. "At thirty observation posts, Russian peacekeepers monitor the situation around the clock and ensure compliance with the ceasefire regime.

The command of the Russian peacekeepers is continuing the negotiation process to restore unhindered traffic on the Stepanakert-Goris road with both Azerbaijani and Armenian sides. Patrols have been carried out along three routes in the regions of Shushi, Martuni, and Martakert.

Humanitarian aid has been escorted for two convoys along the Stepanakert-Goris route." It is worth noting that Azerbaijani so-called environmentalists have blocked the Lachin corridor since December 12, 2022.