Russian Defense Ministry on Negotiations Regarding the Lachin Corridor

The Russian peacekeeping forces continue to fulfill their assigned tasks in Nagorno-Karabakh. This is stated in the daily report of the Russian Defense Ministry.

The statement mentions that the Russian peacekeepers conduct around-the-clock monitoring at 30 observation posts and oversee the observance of the ceasefire regime.

It is noted that the Russian peacekeeping command continues the negotiation process with the Armenian and Azerbaijani sides regarding the resumption of unobstructed movement of automobile transport through the Stepanakert-Goris road (Lachin Corridor).

“A convoy of the Russian peacekeeping forces with humanitarian aid has been escorted along the Goris-Stepanakert route. Patrols have been carried out in the Martakert, Martuni, and Lachin regions along three routes. The clearance of objects and areas is ongoing by the Russian peacekeepers. During the day, an area of 0.2 hectares has been cleared.

In order to ensure the safety of Russian peacekeepers and prevent possible incidents, continuous cooperation with the General Staffs of the Azerbaijani and Armenian armed forces is maintained,” the report states.