As the Karabakh conflict is a protracted one, I do not think that the stay of Russian peacekeepers will be limited to 5 years. The RA Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this in an interview with TASS.
"It is a matter of political agreement. Such an agreement has been reached. And within 5 years, of course, it is necessary to create guarantees of security and stability in the region. But since the Karabakh conflict is a long-lasting conflict, I do not think that the stay of Russian peacekeepers will be limited to 5 years.
In other words, the 5-year term is the beginning of the process, and there is an opportunity for automatic extension. I think that the main task at the moment is to ensure stability in Nagorno Karabakh and in the region, to ensure the security of the citizens of Nagorno Karabakh. I think and hope that the Russian peacekeepers will be successful and will really be able to carry out that mission", Pashinyan said.
