The press briefing featured Dmitry Peskov, the press secretary for the President of Russia, describing a readiness on Moscow’s part to support Baku and Yerevan in advancing the peace process. In a candid discussion aired on the News channel, he outlined a clear intention from Moscow to assist and facilitate tangible progress toward a final peace agreement, emphasizing that both parties have repeatedly shown a willingness to move forward and resolve outstanding differences through dialogue and mediation.
He noted that Russia stands prepared to lend its experience, resources, and political backing to the negotiating table, underscoring that such involvement would be welcomed by all involved. The Kremlin spokesperson framed Moscow’s position as constructive engagement, aiming to create a more stable regional environment and to help ensure that talks lead to durable, verifiable commitments that can endure over time.
On December 25, officials from the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed receipt of an updated draft peace agreement from their Azerbaijani counterparts, signaling continued momentum in the formal process. The exchange highlighted a joint effort to refine language, clarify commitments, and address previously unresolved points, all within the framework of an ongoing search for common ground that could support a lasting settlement.
Earlier in the year, on September 19, Azerbaijani authorities announced a localized operation in the Karabakh region. The stated objective was the suppression of large-scale provocations, disarmament measures, and the withdrawal of Armenian military units from the territory in question. A day after the operation, the involved parties, with Russian peacekeepers serving as mediators, reached an agreement to a ceasefire. Since that moment, the parties have continued the peace talks, with the goal of consolidating the ceasefire into a durable political settlement that can withstand future tensions and incidents.
There has also been discussion at the highest levels about the potential for additional negotiations. Reports from the Kremlin noted that discussions between the Russian president and Armenian prime minister, conducted in St. Petersburg, touched on whether independent meetings might be scheduled in the city to further refine terms and address sensitive topics in a more intensive format. The overall aim remains to intensify diplomatic engagement and to translate border incidents and political disagreements into concrete, verifiable steps that can be monitored by all sides and, where possible, by international observers. The broader international community, including regional stakeholders and allied mediators, maintains an interest in seeing a clear, well-defined path toward peace that preserves regional stability and respects the legitimate security concerns of all parties involved.