Escalating Conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh Demands International Attention

Russia has called for an immediate halt to the fighting in Nagorno-Karabakh, where Azerbaijan has launched a military operation against separatist forces. Dozens have been killed and hundreds wounded in the clashes. The Russian foreign ministry has urged the conflicting parties to stop the bloodshed and eliminate civilian casualties. The United States and France have also called for Azerbaijan to halt its offensive. Angry protesters in Armenia are demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over his handling of the situation. The latest violence raises concerns of destabilization in the region.