The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia announced on the 10th that they had signed a tripartite agreement with Russia, and the two countries agreed to a "complete ceasefire" in the Nagorno-Karabakh (Naka) region. On the 10th, the Russian peacekeeping force took a military plane to the Naka region, with the task of supervising the ceasefire in Azerbaijan and Armenia. The Turkish Foreign Minister said on the same day that the Turkish side will "lead together" in monitoring the Naqqa ceasefire.
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Armenia: "Painful Decision"
Armenian Prime Minister Nicole Pashinyan took the lead in announcing on social media "Facebook" on the 10th that Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to cease hostilities in the Naka region. Pashinyan said that the decision to cease fire was "unspeakable pain" for him and Armenia, but "probably the best decision." He said that the ceasefire will "open a new era of national unity and rebirth."
The signing of the ceasefire agreement by Pashinyan caused dissatisfaction among some Armenians. Some demonstrators attacked the government seat in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, breaking windows and looting offices.
Azerbaijan: "Happy for this"
Azerbaijani President Aliyev was "happy" for the resolution of the Naka conflict on the 10th, saying that both parties in the conflict reached consensus on major issues. He believes that the new ceasefire agreement has historical significance and conforms to the interests of Azerbaijan, Armenia and the region.
Aliyev claimed on the 8th that the Afghan army controls Shusha, a strategic town in the Naka region. According to Agence France-Presse, the Afghan army's control of Shusha was a turning point in this round of conflict. Shusha is strategically located and has a main road to Armenia.
Russia set off
sent 1960 peacekeepers and 90 personnel carriers
The Russian Ministry of Defense said on the 10th that the tenth Il-76 military transport plane carrying Russian peacekeepers, armored personnel carriers and supplies had taken off from Russia and went to Naka area. The Russian Defense Ministry said that Russia will transport 1,960 peacekeepers, 90 armored personnel carriers, 380 vehicles and some special equipment to the Naka area.
Russian President Vladimir Putin, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and Armenian Prime Minister Nicole Pashinyan signed a joint declaration on the 9th, announcing a "complete ceasefire" in the Naka region from the 10th. Putin said that the Azerbaijani and Armenian forces will stay in their respective positions, and Russian peacekeepers will be stationed in Naka to oversee the ceasefire. Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova said on the 10th that the plan to send Russian peacekeepers to the Naka region was discussed in diplomatic negotiations a month ago, and Azerbaijan, Armenia and Russia jointly studied it.
Armenian Defense Ministry spokesperson Susan Stepanyan said on the 10th that from 6 am that day, the Naka region remained "relatively calm" and combat operations on the entire frontline were suspended. Z1z
Turkey’s participation in
said that it will continue to stand on the side of Azerbaijan. Z9z
Russian Satellite News Agency reported that according to the statement signed by the leaders of the three countries, Azerbaijan will gain control of some areas of Naqa. Some people in Yerevan, the capital of Armenia, violently protested the statement.
Turkey, a traditional ally of Azerbaijan, announced its full support for Azerbaijan during the Naka conflict, but denied direct involvement of armed personnel in the war. Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu wrote on social media on the 10th that Azerbaijan has achieved "important gains on the battlefield and at the negotiating table" and Turkey will continue to stand on the side of Azerbaijan on the battlefield and at the negotiating table. Cavusoglu said at a press conference that day that the current discussion focuses on how to supervise and control the ceasefire. The Turkish side will "lead together" in controlling the ceasefire and will support Azerbaijan.
Background
Naka conflict
The Naka region is located in southwestern Azerbaijan and its residents are mostly Armenians. After the disintegration of the Soviet Union, Azerbaijan and Armenia fought for the Naka region. The two countries reached an agreement on a comprehensive ceasefire in 1994, but they have always been in a state of hostility over the Naqqa issue, and there have been conflicts.
A new round of armed conflict broke out on September 27 in the Naka area. Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a ceasefire agreement three times in October, but the conflict continued.
(Original title: "Complete Ceasefire" in the Naka region, Russia sent peacekeeping troops to supervise)
Source: Beijing Evening News
Process Editor Wu Yue
