NEW YORK — United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged Azerbaijan and Armenia on Monday to exercise maximum restraint after border clashes between the long-feuding former Soviet republics. "The secretary-general is following with deep concern the current tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia. He calls for maximum restraint, as a full conflict between these two countries would be disastrous," U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said. But the latest flare-ups are around the Tavush region in northeastern Armenia, some 300 km (190 miles) from the enclave. Russia, which has a military base in Armenia, has urged the two sides to cease fire and show restraint.

Source: International New York Times July 20, 2020 18:45 UTC