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No Alternative to Tripartite Agreements Reached by Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia – Zakharova
Background
On November 9, 2020, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia signed a tripartite agreement ending the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. The agreement included provisions for a ceasefire, the exchange of prisoners of war, and the deployment of Russian peacekeepers in the region.
Zakharova's Statement
On June 21, 2023, Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova stated that there is “no alternative” to the tripartite agreements reached by Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia. Zakharova's statement came in response to recent calls from some Armenian officials for the revision of the agreements.
Russia's Position
Russia has consistently maintained that the tripartite agreements are the only viable framework for resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Russia has also played a key role in implementing the agreements, including by deploying peacekeepers to the region.
Implications
Zakharova's statement is a significant development, as it suggests that Russia is not willing to consider any changes to the tripartite agreements. This is likely to disappoint some Armenian officials who have been calling for the revision of the agreements.
It is unclear what the long-term implications of Zakharova's statement will be. However, it is clear that Russia remains committed to the tripartite agreements as the only viable framework for resolving the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Additional Information
- Russian Foreign Ministry statement on the tripartite agreements
- Armenian officials call for revision of tripartite agreements