Tripartite Talks Between Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia Not Scheduled, Says Kremlin Aide

MOSCOW - A proposed tripartite meeting involving the leaders of Russia:A proposed tripartite meeting involving the leaders of Russia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia in Moscow to discuss Baku-Yerevan relations is not currently planned, according to a Kremlin official. According to Trend News Agency, during a briefing in Moscow, Russian presidential aide Yuri Ushakov clarified that there is no agreement in place for such a meeting. Ushakov responded to a journalist's query by stating, "There was a proposal, but it did not receive support from all parties involved." He further noted that Russia had no objections to the proposed meeting format, but the lack of consensus among the involved parties has stalled any plans for the trilateral talks. The potential meeting was seen as an important step towards addressing ongoing tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia, particularly in the context of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. The lack of progress in scheduling the talks highlights the challenges in mediating peace and fos tering cooperation in the region.