Hraparak: Armenian-Azerbaijani border tension ‘unlikely to escalate into large-scale war’

The authorities see very little chance for the recently reported border incidents to escalate into a full-scale war between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

The tensions, observed exactly a month after the snap parliamentary elections in Armenia,  are thought to have resulted from specific arrangements reached between the acting prime minister of Armenia and the Azerbaijani president. 

They may not have reached a final agreement yet, says the paper, with Azerbaijan seeking to gain benefits under pressure. All the efforts have instead amounted to pressure, with Pashinyan not taking chances at all to accept any concession. He is thought to be probing for justifications in case of further escalations in the conflict zone (as he did after the signing of the November 9 ceasefire, citing the pressing demand to save million of lives).

The situation is striking against the backdrop of the reports on unprecedented tensions close to the border regions of Ararat, Gegharkunik, Tavush and Syunik. The paper notes that the adversary even used mine-launchers to strike Armenian defense positions overnight.