The situation was out of control. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated this at a press conference, when asked why the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) had resumed right now.
"That tension lasted for many years. I don’t think it happened because of any outside interference. There have been repeated clashes, shootings, and small confrontations. And ultimately, it all turned into a conflict," Putin added.
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