POLITICS
PUTIN: RUSSIA CAN NOT PRESS ON PARTIES IN NAGORNO-KARABAKH CONFLICT
Istanbul, June 9 (AZERTAC). “Any interference or pressure on a side in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is very risky. Russia would not like Azerbaijan and Armenia to say that they are being pressed,” Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin told a joint press conference with his Turkish counterpart Recep Tayyip Erdogan, TRT channel reported.
"Not only one side bears responsibility while resolving of such conflicts. Officials of both countries must discuss this issue and continue a dialogue," Putin said.
He said that a solution to the conflict which would be accepted by both parties must be achieved. "Other countries in this issue can act only as mediators. Patience is required, because the issue is very difficult," the Prime Minister noted.
Putin said that Azerbaijan and Armenia must resolve the conflict by themselves. Russia and other countries are ready to render necessary assistance.
"We can not compel the parties to make a decision. We can not put pressure on them," he added.