“The latest shootings on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border indicate that the situation there has not completely ceased yet. The mission of Russian peacekeepers as a guarantor of compliance with the ceasefire and ensuring the safety of civilians is extremely important,” Russian President Vladimir Putin stated today.

Speaking about smoothing out differences, Putin said that “today the role of Russian diplomacy is growing in resolving disputed issues, unblocking vital transport corridors and economic ties”. “In my opinion, the prospects for the settlement are not bad. In fact, all countries in the region are interested in finding a long-term solution to these issues,” the Russian President said.