"The detention of captives by Armenian side, as well as the absence of talks, is a big mistake, Trend reports quoting Reno Harnish, the US Ambassador to Azerbaijan.
Harnish said that he numerously heard statements on release of Azerbaijani soldiers, whilst it did not occur. Unfortunately, OSCE representative could not achieve their release, the diplomat regretted.
The Ambassador voiced his hope in their soon release and achievement of an agreement on development of procedures on repatriation of released soldiers to their motherland.