Reports from various sources in Armenia and Azerbaijan suggest 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.

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.