The Kremlin on Friday confirmed Russian President Vladimir Putin will host talks in Sochi on Monday between the leaders of arch-foes Armenia and Azerbaijan
In this file photo taken late on April 23, 2022 Russian President Vladimir Putin crosses himself during an Orthodox Easter service in Moscow. – The head of the Russian Orthodox Church Patriarch Kirill said on October 7, 2022 that Vladimir Putin’s reign over Russia had been mandated by God, congratulating the Kremlin chief on his 70th birthday.
Russia said the trio planned to discuss the implementation of agreements reached in talks under Russia’s mediation last year, as well as “further steps to strengthen stability and security” in the Caucasus. “Questions on rebuilding and developing trade and economic as well as transport links will also be discussed,” it said.The Russian leader, who sent troops to Ukraine in February, had invited the pair for a meeting earlier this month but the Kremlin had not given a date.It ended with a Russian-brokered deal.
Pashinyan and Aliyev last met in Brussels for talks under the mediation of EU chief Charles Michel after the clashes in September.