News - Peskov: Russian military in Karabakh actively assisting evacuation

The Russian military stationed in Karabakh is not engaged in ‘verbal scholasticism,’ but is actively involved in practical efforts, particularly aiding in the evacuation of civilians. Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary of the Russian President, emphasized this during his statement, as reported by RIA Novosti. ‘We continue our interactions with the Armenians in Karabakh. Our military personnel is not involved in mere ‘verbal scholasticism,’ but is instead engaged in specific tasks. They are fulfilling their responsibilities as peacekeepers by actively participating in evacuating civilians, especially children, from hazardous areas. This humanitarian work continues around the clock,' Peskov noted. Perkov also noted that Moscow is currently awaiting confirmation regarding the timing of a telephone conversation between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. Peskov also stated that he could not verify the information about a ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh mediated by Russian peacekeepers. Earlier, the Artsakh Information Center reported that the Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) authorities have accepted the proposal of the command of the contingent carrying out Russian peacekeeping mission in Artsakh regarding complete cessation of military operations as of 1pm Wednesday. As previously reported by NEWS.am, Azerbaijan's Armed Forces initiated artillery fire along the entire line of contact in Nagorno Karabakh on September 19, starting at 1 p.m., in an attempt to breach the defense line of the Nagorno Karabakh Defense Forces. Presently, Stepanakert, the capital of Nagorno Karabakh, and other settlements are enduring heavy shelling. Gegham Stepanyan, the Human Rights Defender of Nagorno Karabakh, has documented multiple casualties and injuries among civilians, including children.