Russian MFA welcomes progress achieved in Washington

We welcome the progress achieved in the negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia held in Washington, Maria Zakharova, the Spokesperson of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, told a briefing on Thursday, Report informs.

She said that Russia is in contact with Armenia and Azerbaijan to reduce tensions in the region: “We are trying to contribute to the process both at the political level and through peacekeepers.”

According to Zakharova, a lot depends on the parties themselves: “We are taking all necessary steps on our part.”