Russia: Russia agrees to aid Armenia if Azerbaijan conflict spread to its territory
Russia agreed Saturday to aid Armenia if Azerbaijan conflict expands beyond Nagorno-Karabakh to Armenian territory.
In a statement, Russian Foreign Ministry said it will offer “all the necessary assistance” if the Azeri clashes spill into it territory under the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation and Mutual Assistance between the countries, which dates back to August 29, 1997.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had sent a letter to Russian President Vladimir Putin requesting “urgent consultations” on the type of security assistance it could provide under the treaty.
Earlier this month, a Russia-mediated ceasefire took effect to bring a temporary stop to fighting over control of the Nagorno-Karabakh territory, but hours later Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of violating the agreement.