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Russia says 'positive' Armenia-Azerbaijan deal contributes to peace

Russia welcomed the draft peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, calling it “positive” and expressing hope it will advance peace in the South Caucasus following US-mediated talks in Washington.

AFP WORLD
Published August 09,2025
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Russia on Saturday said the draft peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan was "positive" and that it hoped it will contribute to the peace in the Caucasus region bordering it.

"The meeting of the leaders of the South Caucasus republics in Washington, mediated by the American side, deserves a positive assessment. We hope that this step will help advance the peace agenda," the foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.