Kremlin urges restraint over Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes

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"We expect a restrained approach from the parties and urge them not to take any actions that could lead to an increase in tensions," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters

The Kremlin on Thursday urged Armenia and Azerbaijan to ease tensions along their restive border after an exchange of fire left at least one dead.

"We expect a restrained approach from the parties and urge them not to take any actions that could lead to an increase in tensions. We will continue contacts with Baku and Yerevan," Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a briefing.