Moscow: Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday reaffirmed his country's readiness to assist the normalization of Azerbaijan-Armenia relations in line with trilateral deals signed between 2020 and 2022. Putin confirmed the Russian side's readiness in this regard during a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, which was held at the initiative of the Armenian side, and emphasized Moscow's readiness to assist in unblocking transport routes in the South Caucasus region.

According to Anadolu Agency, the Kremlin stated that Pashinyan provided detailed information on the results of the trilateral summit in Washington, which involved the Armenian premier, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, and US President Donald Trump. The statement highlighted Putin's recognition of the importance of steps to ensure sustainable peace between Yerevan and Baku.

The Kremlin's statement also reported that Putin informed Pashinyan on the main results of his meeting with Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff in Moscow and discussed preparations for his upcoming meeting with the US president in Alaska. Pashinyan expressed support for steps aimed at reaching a peaceful settlement of the Ukraine war and touched upon various bilateral issues, with a focus on trade and investment cooperation and interaction within the Eurasian Economic Union.

Following a trilateral summit at the White House on August 8, Aliyev, Pashinyan, and Trump signed a joint declaration to end decades of conflict between the two Southern Caucasus neighbors, committing to cease hostilities, reopen transport routes, and normalize relations. Armenia and Azerbaijan have experienced a series of cross-border wars since the late 1980s, including a recent conflict in 2023 when Azerbaijan reclaimed its territory of Karabakh.

Earlier, Pashinyan also briefed Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on the summit's results, emphasizing the opportunities the declaration presents for the region, as per a statement from his office.