President of the Nagorno Karabakh Republic Bako Sahakyan declared in an interview with RBC Daily that "Azerbaijan's belligerent statements exert no psychological influence on us."

Application of force will result in many human losses on both sides, but will not solve the Karabakh issue. In case of necessity the military actions will be taken deep into Azerbaijani territory. In case of aggression we shall behave that way, because the enlargement of the security zone will be the only means for ensuring peace for our people,” Bako Sahakyan said.

Nagorno Karabakh Republic Presidnet underlined the necessity of Stepanakert’s full participation in the negotiation process.

“We do not lay the emphasis on the number of participants of the talks. However, unless Azerbaijan starts negotiations with us, all other formats will be ineffective,” the President said.

Asked about the perspectives of return of Azeri refugees, Bako Sahakyan said: “We do not rule out the return of Azerbaijani refugees to Karabakh. But we are sure that it’s not permissible until the political solution of the issue. With unreasonable actions we can make the refugees face new tragic consequences. It’s also necessary to combine the issue of Azerbaijani refugees with the issue of Armenian refugees. Today it is viewed unilaterally. Naturally, it does not satisfy us.”

Source: By Public Radio of Armenia