YEREVAN. – Azerbaijani military and political leadership bears full responsibility for the bloody events in the border, Armenian Defense Minister told reporters on Wednesday.

Seyran Ohanyan pointed to international community's concern over the recent acts of sabotage by Azerbaijani side. The relevant statements were issued by U.S. State Department, American Co-Chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, Russian Foreign Ministry.

“I have talked to the ambassadors of Russia, U.S., UK, Georgian Defense Minister,” Ohanyan said.

Besides, the Armenian side presented its positions to the international agencies.

“The Armenian Armed Forces are defending their population and borders. The adversary is trying to disorient international community and its own population stirring up hatred against Armenians,” Ohanyan said.

Defense Minister noted with regret that the Armenian side has to prove its commitment to peace with losses.

“Azerbaijani military and political leadership bears entire responsibility for the death both Armenian and Azerbaijani soldiers. Azerbaijan's leadership has become a victim of its own lies, presenting its army as unbeatable and appeared in a deadlock in the eyes of its own people,” Ohanyan emphasized.

Defense Minister said Armenian side sustained six losses, while the losses from Azerbaijani side are 8-9 times more.

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