Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized in a telephone conversation with Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev that it is important to respect the rights of the Armenian population in Nagorno-Karabakh and ensure security. The Press Service of the Kremlin announced after the conversation. TASS News Agency writes .
“Vladimir Putin emphasized the importance of ensuring the rights and security of the Armenian population of Karabakh,” the message said.
Aliyev apologized to Putin and expressed deep condolences regarding the death of Russian peacekeepers in Karabakh.
Putin and Aliyev also discussed the priority steps aimed at further stabilizing the situation in Karabakh and overcoming humanitarian problems, and also noted the importance of the implementation of the agreements reached with the support of Russian peacekeepers regarding the cessation of military operations in Karabakh.
