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Russia convinced that settlement between Yerevan and Baku will be reached — diplomat

Sergey Ryabkov, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister

22 July 2023 08:59 (UTC +04:00)

Moscow is convinced that settlement between Baku and Yerevan will be finally reached, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov said on Friday, APA reports citing TASS.

"We are absolutely sure that sensible politicians in Armenia and Azerbaijan have such realistic and responsible approach to the position Russia is promoting at all stages. I think that our efforts will be crowned by the desired result and a settlement will be ultimately reached," he said.

He stressed that unlike the West, Russia wants a lasting settlement of the conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Touching on the humanitarian situation around Nagorno-Karabakh, Ryabkov stressed that Russia has always done its best and will continue to spare no effort "to minimize humanitarian consequences of any crises." "Possibilities are not limitless. Resources should be distributed among the priorities but this topic is in sight and we will continue to address it," he added.