“Russia avoids taking this step in Karabakh” |
“Hraparak” publication of Armenia Karabakh separatist leader Arayik Arutunyan on January 17of parliament announced that he had a closed meeting with his deputies. Allegedly, Arutunyan is in a meeting Azerbaijan He announced his demands regarding the opening of the Lachin corridor.
These demands are as follows: Ruben Vardanyan is fired, production is stopped at the Kashen (Gizilbulag) mine, Russia X-ray scanners are being installed at the checkpoint set up by peacekeepers on Lachin Road, there Azerbaijan representatives and they control the transportation of goods from Armenia to Karabakh and back.
Besides, 44 day war after the completion of the heavy taken there military equipment should be removed from Karabakh.
According to Arutunyan, these demands were conveyed through peacekeepers, but the Armenians rejected them, “because there is no guarantee that the corridor will not be closed again”, Hraparak writes.
According to Armenian sources, the commander of peacekeepers in Karabakh the day before general With the participation of Volkov Baku representatives met with Arutunyan. “Turan” news gives that Azerbaijan On the other hand, the leadership of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, the Deputy Chief of the General Staff and other officials took part in the meeting.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov also spoke about this at a press conference held on January 18. He said that Russia side made a proposal regarding the solution of the current situation on the Lachin road.
“We have a very simple thing offer we did The peacekeeping contingent sent by Russia has the authority to monitor the movement. And the peacekeepers have every opportunity to check whether there are prohibited non-humanitarian, non-civilian goods inside each vehicle.
Yesterday or the day after Russia with the presence of the commander of the peacekeepers Azerbaijan representatives Karabakh meeting with representatives took place. I think that the issue will be resolved soon.” Lavrov said.
If you are really looking for this meeting and Azerbaijan if high-ranking officials participated, natural questions arise. After all, against Arutunyan in Azerbaijan crime cases have been raised.
“Hraparak” is another interesting Thursday news spread
The leader of the separatists, Arayik Arutunyan, Vitaly Balasanyan political decided to return to the field. The publication claims that Arutunyan managed to convince Balasanya to return. He will soon military an adviser on issues will be appointed and he will be instructed to resume negotiations with the Azerbaijani side as he was when he was the “Secretary of the Security Council”.
According to the publication, Balasanyan was fired at the insistence of “State Minister” Ruben Vardanyan. The latter accused Balasanyan of “not being able to defend the interests of Karabakh and in negotiations.” Azerbaijan fulfilling their demands” he accused.
Moreover, Vardanyan believes that negotiations with Azerbaijan are not important. Because the goal of Azerbaijan is not negotiations, Karabakh is to achieve complete control over it.
According to the publication, Arutunyan demonstrates his readiness for negotiations with Azerbaijan. Moreover, he shows that the decisions in Karabakh were made by him, not by Ruben Vardanyan.
It is interesting Baku What goals does Arayik have in going to dialogue with himself? Can it be assumed that these efforts will ultimately lead to the recognition of the authority of Baku by the Armenians of Karabakh? So, what could the “President of Artsakh” talk about with the head of the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Azerbaijan and the deputy chief of the General Staff of the Azerbaijani army? What questions and topics could they consider? What does Balasanya’s return mean? Is Ruben Vardanyan, the “minister of state” sent by Moscow, being removed slowly?
Independent political expert Nasimi Mammadli answered the Press Club’s questions:
– With Azerbaijan Armenia the main principles of the peace treaty have been generally agreed upon. The main difference of opinion between the parties is the Armenians living in Karabakh political fate, security and rights. Azerbaijan has officially declared that it does not accept any external mediation in the negotiations with the Armenians living in Karabakh.
Before that, Russia and the West mediated this issue together with the Minsk Group of the OSCE. But now this format does not work. Ukraine– Due to the Russian war, the reunification of the West and Russia in the renegotiation process has become much more difficult. Neither the West nor the West allow direct negotiations between Azerbaijan and Karabakh Armenians Armenianor Russia openly protest can’t. But Russia Armenia and other intermediaries do not want this format to succeed. All interested parties are trying to interfere in this process in one way or another.
Azerbaijan is looking for effective communication with Karabakh Armenians to complete the process. Russia wanted this connection to be with Vardanyan. Although Vardanyan is a man from Moscow, USA, France and has good relations with the Armenian diaspora in other Western countries. Since he did not directly participate in the Azerbaijan-Armenia war, the possibility of such discussions with him seemed more realistic. But later it became known that Russia sent Vardanya to Karabakh to disrupt and delay the peace process. Russia wants to prolong its problem in Karabakh until it solves the problem in Ukraine. Signing a peace treaty is currently not in Russia’s interests. Azerbaijan, understanding Vardanya’s special mission, showed no interest in negotiations with him.
At present, there is a de facto three-jurisdiction in Karabakh. Arutunyan is the official “legitimate” authority. But after the 44-day war, Arutunyan in Armenia and Karabakh military and lost its political influence. Currently, local residents, Russia, Pashinyan, diaspora organizations and some political centers of the West agreed to have Arutunya in Karabakh for a reason. His replacement by a new person through “legal elections” means a new war. Everyone understands that if Arutunyan resigns, it will not be possible to hold new “elections” for this post. If such a step is taken, Azerbaijan will start large-scale military operations in that area, despite all international calls. At a time when Russia is fighting in Ukraine, it does not want a new war with the participation of Azerbaijan and Turkey in the region. It could also lead to the West coming to the region. Therefore, Russia avoids this step. It does not allow new elections to be held in Karabakh.
Vardanyan and Balasanyan are real authorities. The military-political force behind Vardanya is Russian peacekeepers. Vitaly Balasanyan is currently the person who unites the separate armed forces in Karabakh. Russia supports all Armenian armed groups in the region without distinction. This helps them stay in the area.
Azerbaijan’s categorical refusal of contacts with Vardanyan again increased the importance of Balasanyan and Arutunyan for Russia.
Azerbaijan against Balasanyan and Arutunyan crime opened the case. Both are accused of participating in serious war crimes. Azerbaijan does not want to hold any political discussions with them at the official level. But because these two people have a real influence on the population living in Karabakh and the armed forces, the Azerbaijani military and special services sometimes communicate with those people about local issues. They are from time to time Russian peacekeepers even if they meet through, politically motivated relationships are still an exception.
The majority understands that it will not be possible to create an independent state in Karabakh. Azerbaijan will not allow it. War can still cause heavy casualties, tragedies and disasters on both sides. Simple people do not want to experience this fate again. The Armenian armed forces remaining in Karabakh keep the local population under fear and pressure. There are many people who want to live together with Azerbaijan. However, To Azerbaijan there is still distrust and uncertainty about the possibility of coexistence.
Azerbaijan has several main demands. 10 The clauses of the November Tripartite Declaration must be implemented. The armed forces of Armenia should be withdrawn from this region, the development of mineral deposits should be stopped, measures should be taken against those who obstruct the peace process. Lachin way It is also necessary to stop the transportation of military cargo. Azerbaijan’s border control mechanisms with Armenia should be restored.
Rauf Orujov
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