BAKU. TurkicWorld:

Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has made a statement on the recent tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan, TurkicWorld reports.

"We express extreme concern over the sharp aggravation of the situation in certain areas of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border [from late September 12] to early September 13," the ministry said.

Russia calls on the parties to refrain from further escalation of the situation, exercise restraint and strictly observe the ceasefire in accordance with the tripartite statements of the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan and Armenia dated November 10, 2020, January 11 and November 26, 2021, the ministry noted.

"We are in close contact with Baku and Yerevan," said the ministry.