The death toll since the beginning of a new round of the conflict in Karabakh on both sides in total is approaching 5,000, said Russian President Vladimir Putin, speaking at the Valdai discussion club. RIA Novosti reported.
He noted that for many years Russia had offered a variety of options for resolving this crisis in order to stabilize the situation for a long historical perspective. According to the president, it was hard work to bring the positions closer together.
“It seemed that just a little more, and we would find a solution. Unfortunately, this did not happen, and today we have a conflict in its worst form,” Putin said.
According to him, the tragedy lies in the death of people.
“There are many casualties on both sides. According to our data, more than 2000 people have died on both sides, on one side and the other. The total death toll is approaching 5000,” Putin added.
