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Commenting on the possibility of Russian military support to Armenia under the Collective Security Treaty Organization, Kremlin President Dmitry Peskov stressed that there is no military action on the territory of Armenia.
Until the fight for Nagorno-Karabakh has moved to the territory of Armenia, Russia will not defend Armenia under the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). This follows from a statement made to journalists on October 7 by Kremlin President Dmitry Peskov.
It is cited by TASS.
Peskov explained that the obligations of the members of the CSTO do not apply to Nagorno-Karabakh, because this region is not the territory of Armenia.
The Kremlin spokesman stressed that information about “some military actions” on the territory of Armenia has not been confirmed.
On September 30, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said that Yerevan did not go to Russia for military aid in connection with the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. He stressed that Armenia is in constant contact with the members of the CSTO. Pashinyan also admitted that in “specific situations” Armenia can use the potential of the Russian military base located in the country.
On September 27, large-scale hostilities began in Nagorno-Karabakh. The Armenian Foreign Ministry reported on the bombing of settlements, the Azerbaijani Defense Ministry accused Armenia of “large-scale provocation” and bombardment of the Azerbaijani army positions. Azerbaijan announced the civilians killed and injured as a result of the bombings from Armenia.
Turkey declared its support for Azerbaijan in the conflict with Armenia. Turkish President Recep Erdogan said that Armenia should leave the occupied territory of Nagorno-Karabakh. Russia called on Turkey and other countries to convince Azerbaijan and Armenia to return to a peaceful settlement.
In 1991, with the support of Armenia, Nagorno-Karabakh declared its independence from Azerbaijan. This led to hostilities that lasted until 1994. The armed conflict ended with the signing of the Bishkek Protocol on Armistice and Ceasefire, but from time to time armed clashes broke out between the parties. During the conflict, more than 30 thousand people died in the region.
Azerbaijan considers Nagorno-Karabakh as a territory occupied by Armenia.
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