Conflicts such as Nagorno-Karabakh and their settlement are of special importance to Russia. According to RIA Novosti, the statement was made by Russian President Vladimir Putin during a meeting on the peacekeeping operation in Nagorno-Karabakh. "For us, for Russia, such conflicts and their resolution have a special value and special significance, play a special role," Putin said. The Russian President said that the settlement of the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh is important in terms of ensuring internal security. "Millions of Azerbaijanis and Armenians live in Russia. We are united by centuries-old ties with these republics. In this sense, we also have a domestic political dimension, and ensuring internal security is of great political interest, "Putin said.