US State Department spokesman Ned Price noted that “there is no doubt that the escalation of hostilities or direct violence between Armenia and Azerbaijan is not in the interests of Russia. It doesn’t interest anyone.”

He noted: “There is also no doubt that Russia has a significant influence on both Armenia and Azerbaijan. We called on Russia to use that influence in a way that promotes a broader cessation of hostilities and easing tensions. “

At midnight from Monday to Tuesday, clashes broke out on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the parties exchanged accusations of provocations. Stefan Dujarric, spokesman for UN Secretary General António Guterres, said that the Secretary General “is very concerned about the situation between the two countries and calls on the Armenian and Azerbaijani sides to take immediate measures to defuse tensions and show maximum restraint.” and resolve all persistent problems through dialogue.”