Zakharova: Russia Doubts France’s Positive Role in Armenian-Azerbaijani Issue

Maria Zakharova, the official representative of the Russian foreign ministry, has made several statements regarding the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region.

Zakharova called on Armenia and Azerbaijan to settle their differences via diplomatic means.Moscow remains committed to the implementation of tripartite statements made by Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia leaders.
Russia blamed Armenia for a breakdown in peace talks with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.Azerbaijan and Armenia have agreed to hold another round of peace treaty talks in Russia.

Zakharova underscored that Russia’s main goal is to achieve peace, stability, and surmount disagreements, but this can only happen if both sides are committed to the process.

Zakharova stated that the role of Russia is documented in a relevant document, under which signatures of Armenia and Azerbaijan are placed.

In one of her statements, Zakharova said that “Russia has no illusion that France can play a positive role in the Armenian-Azerbaijani issue”. However, without a specific source or context, it is difficult to provide further information or analysis on this statement.