Putin says measures being taken through CSTO to reduce tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan

Any conflict situation between countries close to Russia is of a serious concern, Moscow supports the peaceful settlement of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Russian President Vladimir Putin said.

“I want to state that any conflict between the countries close to us is of a serious concern. We call on everyone to exercise restraint, strictly observe the ceasefire and firmly follow the trilateral statements of the leaders of Russia, Armenia and Azerbaijan”, the Russian President said.

Putin said that the key to solving the conflict is the professional, joint work within the Armenian-Azerbaijani border delimitation commission, with the consulting support by Russia.

He stated that measures are being taken through the CSTO to reduce the escalation between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

“I want to note that, through the CSTO, measures are being taken over the escalation of the situation on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border. A special mission led by the CSTO Secretary General [Chief of CSTO Joint Staff] has been sent to the conflict zone. He was tasked to prepare proposals to the CSTO Security Council based on the results of the monitoring of the situation”, Putin said.