The presidential and parliamentary elections in Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) “cannot prejudice” the determination of its future status, EU Spokesperson for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano said in a statement on Tuesday.

"In view of the so-called 'presidential and parliamentary elections' in Nagorno-Karabakh on , the European Union reiterates that it does not recognise the constitutional and legal framework within which they are being held. This event cannot prejudice the determination of the future status of Nagorno-Karabakh or the outcome of the ongoing negotiation process.

"The EU recalls its firm support to the OSCE Minsk Group and, in particular, to its Co-Chairs’ efforts to bring about progress beyond the status quo and substantive negotiations towards comprehensive and sustainable peace. The EU stands ready to further support efforts, aimed at early, peaceful resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict," reads the statement.