During talks with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Russian President Vladimir Putin reiterated that Moscow has never wavered from its position on the Lachin corridor. The comment was reported by TASS as part of a briefing on the discussions surrounding the Armenia-Nagorno-Karabakh transport link.
In response to Pashinyan’s note about the growing difficulty in the Lachin corridor, Putin underscored that Russia’s approach to resolving the corridor issue remains steadfast and unchanged. He emphasized continuity with the long-standing framework guiding the tripartite agreement, insisting that the fundamental principles governing the corridor have not shifted.
Putin stressed that the question of blocking the transport route has not altered Russia’s stance. His remarks were directed at ensuring that any solutions align with the agreed terms and the spirit of the trilateral commitments, rather than diverging from them. The emphasis on consistency sought to reassure all parties of Russia’s predictable position in a tense regional situation.
In the course of the discussions, the Azerbaijani side’s position was noted by Putin. He highlighted that Baku has maintained its understanding of Armenia’s sovereignty over the lands in question, with no alternatives being proposed that would alter that territorial framework. The message was intended to clarify how Russia views the current negotiations and the possible paths for opening transport corridors consistent with the tripartite statements.
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk assessed the trilateral negotiations between Russia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan at the Kremlin. He indicated a clear expectation that Yerevan and Baku should reach a practical understanding on the opening of the transport corridors, while keeping to the agreed terms and legal principles that underpin the agreements reached among the parties. The remarks reflected a focus on moving from talks to tangible actions that would facilitate cross-border connectivity without compromising sovereignty or the commitments already made.