YEREVAN. - Azerbaijan’s militaristic statements on Nagorno-Karabakh changed the addressee, ex-Prime Minister of Armenia Khosrov Harutyunyan told to a press conference on Wednesday.

"We have to admit that the addressees of these statements are no longer Armenia and Karabakh. Now they are directed at the international community and above all – Russia," said Harutyunyan.

According to him, after the conflict in South Ossetia, the main guarantor of stability and peace in South Caucasus is Moscow.

"That’s why President Dmitry Medvedev meets with the Presidents of Armenia and Azerbaijan alone, with the approval of Mr. Sarkozy and Mr. Obama. Therefore, to speak about war and the need to resume military operations means not to recognize the role of Russia," said Harutyunyan.

According to him, it is now Azerbaijan’s turn to voice its position.

"The ball is on Baku’s side: they will determine whether a peaceful resolution to the conflict will be a perspective," said he.

Another important factor in the context of the Karabakh conflict is Turkey’s role.

"After the conflict in South Ossetia, Turkey is no longer satisfied with the role of regional, Middle Eastern power and claims to resolve international issues in other regions. The contacts between Turkey and Azerbaijan should therefore attract the attention of Russia," said Harutyunyan.