Secretary of State John Kerry (right) with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Washington on Thursday. On Friday Aliyev’s forces launched a massive attack on Karabakh. (AFP Photo)
WASHINGTON—The United States on Saturday condemned ceasefire violations along Nagorno-Karabakh line of contact, but again employed what has become a usual false parity and failed to hold Azerbaijan accountable for initiating the massive attack on Karabakh that has resulted in the deaths of 18 soldiers and innocent civilians.
“The United States condemns in the strongest terms the large-scale ceasefire violations along the Nagorno-Karabakh Line of Contact, which have resulted in a number of reported casualties, including civilians. We extend our condolences to all affected families. We urge the sides to show restraint, avoid further escalation, and strictly adhere to the ceasefire. The unstable situation on the ground demonstrates why the sides must enter into an immediate negotiation under the auspices of the OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs on a comprehensive settlement of the conflict,â€
