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Azerbaijani Defense Ministry Accuses Armenian Armed Forces of Provocative Activities on Azerbaijani Territory

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On March 25, the Ministry of Defense of Azerbaijan criticized the Armenian Armed Forces for engaging in what it described as "provocative activities" on Azerbaijani territory. The ministry claimed that members of an "illegal" Armenian armed detachment were attempting to dig a trench under the guise of agricultural work near the settlement of Yukhara Veysalli in the Fuzuli region.

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This area is close to the positions of Russian peacekeepers, who are temporarily stationed there. The Azerbaijani side took urgent measures to stop the alleged activities.

The incident comes just a day after the Azerbaijani ministry reported that the Armenian Armed Forces had fired at the positions of the Azerbaijani army. This recent escalation of tensions highlights the ongoing territorial dispute between Armenia and Azerbaijan, which has been ongoing since the collapse of the Soviet Union. The dispute centers around the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan but is currently controlled by ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia.

The conflict between the two countries escalated into a full-scale war in September 2020, resulting in the deaths of thousands of people and displacing many more. A ceasefire was brokered by Russia in November 2020, with Russian peacekeepers deployed to monitor the situation. However, sporadic clashes and skirmishes have continued, indicating that tensions between the two countries remain high.

The recent incidents reported by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Defense serve as a reminder that the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains unresolved. It is essential that both sides engage in constructive dialogue and work towards a peaceful resolution of the dispute.

The presence of Russian peacekeepers has helped to prevent further escalation, but a long-term solution will require the willingness of both sides to compromise and negotiate in good faith.

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