In an interview with a correspondent of Vestnik Kavkaza, the director of the Center of Russian-Azerbaijani Friendship, Natalia Krasovskaya, noted that the events of April 2nd indicate that the provocations against Azerbaijan by the Armenian side, which have been taking place regularly, have received an appropriate response.
"The Azerbaijani Armed Forces have demonstrated their combat readiness. The Azerbaijani soldiers and, a little bit later, the entire Azerbaijani population, have demonstrated their willingness to defend their native land," she stated.
"We know that there are already several solutions of various international organizations confirming that, without a doubt, Karabakh, and especially the seven occupied districts, are an integral part of Azerbaijan. Of course, they must be de facto returned to Azerbaijan," the expert stressed.
Natalia Krasovskaya expressed the opinion that the determination of Azerbaijan on the Nagorno-Karabakh issue will be understood by the international community, and its decision on a unilateral ceasefire will be heard, which will lead to the beginning of a peace process.
Natalia Krasovskaya also pointed out that "Russia is very interested in peace and calm in the immediate vicinity of its borders." "Therefore, Russia will certainly contribute to peaceful settlement of this problem," she stated.
Recall, on the night of April 2 all frontier positions of Azerbaijan were exposed to heavy fire from large-caliber weapons, mortars, grenade launchers and guns. In addition, Azerbaijani settlements near the front line, densely populated by civilians, were shelled.
The conflict between the two South Caucasus countries began in 1988 when Armenia made territorial claims against Azerbaijan. As a result of the ensuing war, in 1992 Armenian armed forces occupied 20% of Azerbaijan, including the Nagorno-Karabakh region and seven surrounding districts.
The two countries signed a ceasefire agreement in 1994. The co-chairs of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russia, France and the US are currently holding peace negotiations.
Armenia has not yet implemented the UN Security Council's four resolutions on withdrawal of its armed forces from the Nagorno-Karabakh and the surrounding districts.
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