Nagorno-Karabakh: at least five thousand killed in the war World | DW



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It is in daily contact with Azerbaijan and Armenia. Talk by phone more than once a day with the heads of state of the two countries. Russian President Vladimir Putin said in a televised statement Thursday. According to him, he does not support either side in this war. He’s doing everything he can to stop the war quickly. In a statement, Putin also asked the United States to participate in peace talks with Russia. The foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia are scheduled to meet with US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Friday. Russia’s foreign minister met with them on Thursday.

The independent administration of Nagorno-Karabakh reported the casualties in the war. As of Thursday, 84 soldiers and 38 civilians had died in Nagorno-Karabakh alone, they said. Azerbaijan says 71 civilians have died. However, the death toll was not reported. Armenia said a few days ago that more than a thousand people had died in the war. According to Putin, at least 5,000 people have died. The death toll is increasing. Because both countries do not want to accept the ceasefire.

In fact, when Putin spoke on Thursday, there was still intense fighting between the two countries. Azerbaijan says Armenia has fired three ballistic missiles at the city of Azari. Azerbaijan, on the other hand, has bombed the city of Martuni and adjacent villages, according to Armenian accusations.

Putin has said that he is on nowhere in the war. Its sole objective is to establish peace between the two countries. That day, Putin also kindly criticized Turkey. He says he does not support the way Turkey supports Azerbaijan. Although at the same time his speech, Erdogan is his friend. And he believes that Erdogan can change his mind.

According to the agreement, Russia will help Armenia militarily. Because there are specific agreements between the two countries in this regard. But Putin said the situation would be more complicated if he helped either side in the war. As a result, both parties must embark on the path of peace. And Russia is doing everything possible to achieve this. However, the Armenian prime minister said on Wednesday that the peace process could not be accepted by them. Azerbaijan said on Thursday that Azerbaijani forces had captured large areas of Nagorno-Karabakh.

SG / GH (Reuters)



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