The President of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, expressed hope that the solution to the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh will be able to be moved to a peaceful way.  TASS writes .

In the meeting with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, he noted that there are more than 2,000 civilians in the main base of Russian peacekeepers, more than a thousand of whom are children.

“We are in very close contact with all parties to the conflict, the authorities of Yerevan, Stepanakert, and Baku. I hope that we will manage to achieve de-escalation and move the solution of this problem to a peaceful way,” he said.

According to the President of the Russian Federation, the peacekeepers are actively working with all parties involved in the conflict. “They are doing everything to protect the civilian population,” he emphasized.

The Staff of the NK President issued a statement according to which the authorities accept the proposal of the Command of the Russian Peacekeeping Mission regarding the cessation of fire.

1. Through the mediation of the command of the Russian peacekeeping contingent stationed in Nagorno-Karabakh, an agreement was reached on a complete cessation of hostilities from 13:00 on 20 September, 2023.
2. An agreement was reached on the withdrawal of the remaining units and military personnel of the Armed Forces of the Republic of Armenia from the deployment zone of the Russian peacekeeping contingent and the disbandment and complete disarmament of the armed formations of the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army and the withdrawal of heavy equipment and weapons from the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh with the aim of their quick disposal.
3. Issues raised by the Azerbaijani side on reintegration, ensuring the rights and security of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh, as well as issues of ensuring the livelihoods of the population of Nagorno-Karabakh within the framework of the Constitution of Azerbaijan, according to the agreement reached, will be discussed at a meeting between representatives of the local Armenian population and representatives of the central authorities of the Republic of Azerbaijan , which will take place in the city of Yevlakh on 21 September, 2023 and during subsequent meetings.