ArmInfo.The Russian Embassy in Armenia observed a minute of silence in memory of the victims of the hostilities that began a year ago. This was reported by the press service of the Russian Embassy in the Republic of Armenia.
"Russia attaches particular importance to the fact that the Armenian population as soon as possible overcome the stress caused by the war, feel safe, gain confidence in the future. As allies, we are always ready to support, and we do.
Active efforts and practical steps are being taken to preserve regional stability and security, to overcome the consequences of large-scale hostilities last autumn, including assistance in the restoration of civil infrastructure, the return of refugees and the final resolution of the issue of the release of Armenian prisoners of war. The Russian side is directly involved in the development of measures to ensure favorable conditions for the development of the region in a peaceful manner.
Russia will continue mediation efforts both in its national capacity and within the framework of the OSCE Minsk Group to find a long-term settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
We express our most sincere condolences to the families and friends of those killed and injured, "the statement of the Russian diplomatic mission in Armenia says.