YEREVAN. – Any security guarantees seem doubtful amid Russia-West tensions, analyst Sergey Minasyan told reporters on Monday.

Minasyan commented on providing international security guarantees within Madrid Principles on Karabakh settlement.

“A clear example of the fact that nowadays guarantees may not work, is the Ukrainian crisis and violation of Budapest memorandum, according to which three states assumed obligation to refrain from use of force against territorial integrity and political sovereignty of Ukraine,” Minasyan said.

Besides, the Madrid Principles cannot be implemented, as none of the parties is ready to hold talks on some elements.

“For example, one of the principles is return of the internally displaced and the refugees. It is hard to imagine how it is technically possible. This refers to all refugees, not those from Aghdam and Lachn, but refugees from Shaumyan, Gandzak, Sumgait and Baku,” the analyst said.

However, Minasyan believes talks must continue for peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan.