Russian President Vladimir Putin held a telephone conversation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to a report from the Kremlin press service. The discussion focused on the ongoing efforts to normalize relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan. This conversation followed Putin’s recent talks with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev during his state visit to Baku, indicating a continued engagement on the issue at the highest levels.

“The willingness of the Russian side to continue assisting Armenia and Azerbaijan in the development of a peace treaty, promoting the process of delimitation and demarcation of borders, as well as unblocking [regional] transport and logistics connections,” the Kremlin statement adds.

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan highlighted the positive dynamics in trade and economic cooperation between Armenia and Russia while exchanging views on the bilateral agenda. Both leaders agreed to maintain ongoing contacts to strengthen their collaboration further.

According to a readout from the Armenian government, during the call, President Putin shared his impressions of his recent visit to Azerbaijan with PM Pashinyan, who expressed his gratitude to the Russian president for the update.