Diplomats representing France, Russia and the United States, the three co-chair countries of the OSCE Minsk Process on Wednesday met President Ilham Aliev of Azerbaijan in Baku. Senior Russian leaders are also reported to be on their way to the region. Reports from the front line suggest that some minor violations of the cease fire are taking place but that on the whole the agreement to halt hostilities brokered by Russia is holding.

The diplomatic offensive of the last days has been three pronged, even if ostensibly complimentary. Now the Russians have a plan.

A statement from the group calls for immediate negotiations, under the auspices of the Co-chairs, on a comprehensive settlement.

Reports from various sources in Armenia and Azerbaijan suggests that the situation on the line of contact in the Karabakh conflict zone has calmed down on Tuesday afternoon after the two sides agreed to a cessation of hostilities.

The international community is calling for an end to the fighting, after the weekend saw the worst violence for two decades

The American Secretary of State and Russian Foreign Minister have both called for an end to the violence

Armenian media said Azerbaijani forces used a TOS-21 "Solntsepyok” flame thrower for the first time

For Armenian and Azerbaijani peace activists the choice whether to challenge or to embrace the patriotic rhetoric is a difficult one. Many have taken to facebook to express their positions, and the picture is as confusing, as it is on the battle field.

Armenia's recognition of NKR may introduce new complications which many in the international community will find undesirable.

"The further intensification of military actions can lead to unpredictable and irreversible consequences, up until large-scale war. This will inevitable affect not only the South Caucasus, but also the European region, as a whole,” - President Sargsyan said on Monday.