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Kocharyan insists ‘loss’ of Nagorno-Karabakh was due to Armenia’s betrayal of Russia
The former Armenian president also suggested that Armenia is moving away from Russia at a time when the country is gaining strength.
Fighting is continuing for the 20th day over Nagorno-Karabakh, despite a ceasefire being agreed in Moscow.
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