Arminfo.info




 Wednesday, February 8 2023 10:27
Marianna Mkrtchyan

Moscow skeptical about U.N. peacekeeping mission in Artsakh 

Moscow skeptical about U.N. peacekeeping mission in Artsakh 

ArmInfo.We presume that the Russian peacekeeping contingent is effectively coping with all the tasks of restoring peace and security in Nagorno-Karabakh.  This was  stated by Director of the Department of International Organizations  of the Russian Foreign Ministry Pyotr Ilyicheva in an interview with  RIA Novosti on the eve of the Diplomatic Worker's Day.

So, to the question whether Russia intends to support the initiative  to send a UN fact-finding mission to the Lachin corridor to assess  the humanitarian situation and whether Moscow considers it necessary  to raise the issue at the UN that Russian peacekeepers in the zone of  the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict be endowed with a UN mandate, The  Russian diplomat noted that Moscow proceeds from the fact that the  implementation of any initiative to assist the parties in resolving  problematic issues is possible only with the official consent of both  Baku and Yerevan.

"Therefore, any substantive conversation is possible only if the  Azerbaijanis and Armenians themselves express their interest.

So far, the only guarantor of maintaining stability in the zone of  the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict remains the Russian peacekeeping  contingent. There is no need to give it a UN mandate, since the  modalities of the activity of our peacekeepers are already clearly  fixed in the first tripartite statement of the leaders of Russia,  Azerbaijan and Armenia dated November 9, 2020. On this issue, there  is a consensus among the participants in the dispute, and this fact  is key here," he said.

When asked to express his attitude towards the idea of Armenia to  send a multinational mission of UN peacekeepers to Nagorno-Karabakh,  Ilyichev noted that Moscow proceeds from the fact that the Russian  peacekeeping contingent is effectively coping with all the tasks of  restoring peace and security in Nagorno- Karabakh.

"In this regard, it should be especially noted that the activities of  Russian peacekeepers are supported both in Baku and Yerevan, which is  of key importance in the context of the uncertainty of the final  status of the territory.

Of the international and foreign organizations, only the  International Committee of the Red Cross is still working in  Nagorno-Karabakh. UN humanitarian agencies have not received  permission from Azerbaijanis and Armenians to access the enclave,  even for a primary needs assessment mission," the diplomat recalled.

At the same time, he said that difficulties arise due to the  political reason for the inability to maintain an equidistant  position with the parties, including the modalities of entry and exit  to the region, reporting, control and the legal basis for building  humanitarian activities.

"In these conditions, there is no progress in establishing even  international humanitarian assistance to Nagorno-Karabakh, the  practical implementation of the idea of sending an international  peacekeeping contingent, which, moreover, will require the sanction  of the UN Security Council, is hardly realistic.

Moreover, as practice shows, peacekeeping missions deployed under a  UN Security Council mandate do not always enjoy the trust of the host  states. In some cases, the latter are in favor of withdrawing the  Blue Helmets because of their low efficiency. Therefore, the question  is not so much about who authorized the peacekeeping operation, but  about the presence of good will on both sides of the conflict in its  termination and elimination of its consequences," the Russian  diplomat said.   

POST A COMMENT
Input digits     

News
Armenia strongly committed to further strengthen relations with Arab  world - Armenian FMArmenia strongly committed to further strengthen relations with Arab  world - Armenian FM
23rd European Women Chess Championship: three Armenian women players  win 6th round23rd European Women Chess Championship: three Armenian women players  win 6th round
Situation in Ukraine clearly shows deterioration of security  architecture in Europe - Ararat MirzoyanSituation in Ukraine clearly shows deterioration of security  architecture in Europe - Ararat Mirzoyan
Azerbaijan`s aggressive actions challenging efforts towards  establishing lasting peace - Ararat Mirzoyan Azerbaijan`s aggressive actions challenging efforts towards  establishing lasting peace - Ararat Mirzoyan 
Strong pressure on Azerbaijan needed to make it respect ICJ ruling,  lift blockade - Ararat Mirzoyan Strong pressure on Azerbaijan needed to make it respect ICJ ruling,  lift blockade - Ararat Mirzoyan 
69 U.S. representatives from 18 states seek termination of U.S.  military aid to Azerbaijan, $150mln U.S.  aid for Artsakh and Armenia69 U.S. representatives from 18 states seek termination of U.S.  military aid to Azerbaijan, $150mln U.S.  aid for Artsakh and Armenia
Czech ambassador comments on defense cooperation with Armenia  Czech ambassador comments on defense cooperation with Armenia  
 U.S. businesses` success in Armenia of importance for Armenia`s  economy - Mher Gigoryan  U.S. businesses` success in Armenia of importance for Armenia`s  economy - Mher Gigoryan 
Turkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to UkraineTurkmenistan sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine
There will be peace treaty between Armenia, Azerbaijan- PashinyanThere will be peace treaty between Armenia, Azerbaijan- Pashinyan
Rustam Badasyan, Kristina Kvien agreed to expand cooperationRustam Badasyan, Kristina Kvien agreed to expand cooperation
Dutch MFA summons Azerbaijani Ambassador to remind need to fully  implement ICJ decision and unblock Lachin CorridorDutch MFA summons Azerbaijani Ambassador to remind need to fully  implement ICJ decision and unblock Lachin Corridor
Azerbaijan again not invited to Summit for DemocracyAzerbaijan again not invited to Summit for Democracy
"Everything is fine with our eyesight"- Zakharova on Azerbaijan`s  non-fulfillment of agreements on tripartite statement
Artsakh Ombudsman participates in 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in  Buenos AiresArtsakh Ombudsman participates in 3rd World Forum on Human Rights in  Buenos Aires
Russian, Belarusian weightlifters suspended from participation in  European Championship in YerevanRussian, Belarusian weightlifters suspended from participation in  European Championship in Yerevan
FM: Full-fledged dialogue with Azerbaijan is possible only in  international format and with clear international guaranteesFM: Full-fledged dialogue with Azerbaijan is possible only in  international format and with clear international guarantees
Baku forcing its border delimitation terms on Armenia - Nikol  Pashinyan Baku forcing its border delimitation terms on Armenia - Nikol  Pashinyan 
Armenia to take diplomatic measures to ensure Armenians` return to  Azerbaijan-controlled territories Armenia to take diplomatic measures to ensure Armenians` return to  Azerbaijan-controlled territories 
U.S. Sec of State speaks of U.S. Sec of State speaks of " opportunity" of Armenia-Azerbaijan  peace agreement
Azerbaijan accusing Armenia of being monoethnic country - Armenia`s  premier Azerbaijan accusing Armenia of being monoethnic country - Armenia`s  premier 
Ruling party MP accuses opposition of Ruling party MP accuses opposition of "evading responsibility" 
French FM to visit Baku, Yerevan French FM to visit Baku, Yerevan 
PACE Committee concerned by humanitarian crisis due to ongoing  obstruction of Lachin Corridor - StatementPACE Committee concerned by humanitarian crisis due to ongoing  obstruction of Lachin Corridor - Statement
Serviceman of Armenian Armed Forces was killed by enemy fireServiceman of Armenian Armed Forces was killed by enemy fire
Armenian Foreign Minister informs that upcoming meeting with Lavrov  and Bayramov is possibleArmenian Foreign Minister informs that upcoming meeting with Lavrov  and Bayramov is possible
Foreign Minister: We don`t negotiate over setting Azerbaijani  checkpoint in Lachin CorridorForeign Minister: We don`t negotiate over setting Azerbaijani  checkpoint in Lachin Corridor
Minister: Arab countries are well aware that Nagorno-Karabakh  conflict has no religious motivationMinister: Arab countries are well aware that Nagorno-Karabakh  conflict has no religious motivation
Ambassador: U.S. ready to support Armenia in law enforcement reformAmbassador: U.S. ready to support Armenia in law enforcement reform
Mher Margaryan calls on UN to activate early warning capacities of  genocide due to situation around ArtsakhMher Margaryan calls on UN to activate early warning capacities of  genocide due to situation around Artsakh
"Civil Contract" opposes dismissal of Constitutional Court Judge 
MP: Armenian authorities do not take practical steps to solve  problems of 120.000 residents of ArtsakhMP: Armenian authorities do not take practical steps to solve  problems of 120.000 residents of Artsakh
Armenian SC Secretary, Iranian Deputy FM discuss issues of regional  securityArmenian SC Secretary, Iranian Deputy FM discuss issues of regional  security
EU expresses concern about restrictions imposed by new law on  political parties in AzerbaijanEU expresses concern about restrictions imposed by new law on  political parties in Azerbaijan
PACE co-rapporteurs urge Azerbaijani authorities to authorize  independent fact-finding visit to Berdzor corridorPACE co-rapporteurs urge Azerbaijani authorities to authorize  independent fact-finding visit to Berdzor corridor
Armenian Foreign Minister: People of Artsakh face real danger of  ethnic cleansingArmenian Foreign Minister: People of Artsakh face real danger of  ethnic cleansing
MP: We need a peace treaty with Azerbaijan that will correspond to  the concept of this wordMP: We need a peace treaty with Azerbaijan that will correspond to  the concept of this word
Ministry of Internal Affairs of Artsakh refutes Azerbaijani  statements about transfer of weapons from Armenia to NKR with  assistance of Russian peacekeepersMinistry of Internal Affairs of Artsakh refutes Azerbaijani  statements about transfer of weapons from Armenia to NKR with  assistance of Russian peacekeepers
U.S. Department of State on goals of U.S. Sec of State`s talks with  Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders U.S. Department of State on goals of U.S. Sec of State`s talks with  Armenian, Azerbaijani leaders 
Opposition politician accusing Armenia`s authorities of distorting  facts Opposition politician accusing Armenia`s authorities of distorting  facts 
Lost Armenian serviceman found safe and sound Lost Armenian serviceman found safe and sound
Azerbaijan again disrupts gas supply to Artsakh againAzerbaijan again disrupts gas supply to Artsakh again
Armenia did not obstruct OSCE resolution - Armenia`s foreign office Armenia did not obstruct OSCE resolution - Armenia`s foreign office 
Russian peacekeepers reportedly come under Azerbaijani fire in  Armenia`s Syunik provinceRussian peacekeepers reportedly come under Azerbaijani fire in  Armenia`s Syunik province
Tehran`s Tehran`s "Trojan horse" for Pashinyan
Armenian PM receives Bundestag delegationArmenian PM receives Bundestag delegation
Ruling Ruling "Civil Contract" party decided on candidate for post of  Armenian Human Rights Defender
Antony Blinken: Direct talks are only way to achieve  lasting peaceAntony Blinken: Direct talks are only way to achieve  lasting peace
Artsakh MFA: Azerbaijan`s deliberate policy of ethnic cleansing  against Artsakh people indicates need for international community to  reconsider their approaches to issue of status of ArtsakhArtsakh MFA: Azerbaijan`s deliberate policy of ethnic cleansing  against Artsakh people indicates need for international community to  reconsider their approaches to issue of status of Artsakh
Deputy Foreign Minister: It is urgent to delegate international  fact-finding mission to Artsakh and Lachin corridorDeputy Foreign Minister: It is urgent to delegate international  fact-finding mission to Artsakh and Lachin corridor
Armenian diplomat: Azerbaijan`s bellicose rhetoric leaves no doubt  about its true intentions of regional peacebuildingArmenian diplomat: Azerbaijan`s bellicose rhetoric leaves no doubt  about its true intentions of regional peacebuilding
Ameriabank honored as the Best Investment Bank in Armenia for 2023 by Global Finance Ameriabank honored as the Best Investment Bank in Armenia for 2023 by Global Finance 
Masis Mayilyan: In Artsakh`s case, Masis Mayilyan: In Artsakh`s case, "integration" means voluntary  surrender
RA MoD reports that serviceman of Armenian Armed Forces accidentally  crossed area controlled by Azerbaijani sideRA MoD reports that serviceman of Armenian Armed Forces accidentally  crossed area controlled by Azerbaijani side
Armenia`s Supreme Certifying Committee is working on implementing new  plagiarism detection programArmenia`s Supreme Certifying Committee is working on implementing new  plagiarism detection program
NGO head: Azerbaijanis kidnapped civilian near VerishenNGO head: Azerbaijanis kidnapped civilian near Verishen
Supreme Spiritual Council: AAC will consistently protect realization  of right of self- determination of people of ArtsakhSupreme Spiritual Council: AAC will consistently protect realization  of right of self- determination of people of Artsakh
NKR Ombudsman presents  new report on human rights violations as a  result of 100-day blockade of Artsakh by AzerbaijanNKR Ombudsman presents  new report on human rights violations as a  result of 100-day blockade of Artsakh by Azerbaijan
U.S. State Department presents human rights situation in Armenia and  AzerbaijanU.S. State Department presents human rights situation in Armenia and  Azerbaijan
Diplomacy only way to peace in South Caucasus - Antony BlinkenDiplomacy only way to peace in South Caucasus - Antony Blinken
Read more



Commented