Putin opposes Russia mentions in Karabakh talks with Pashinyan

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•On April 5, 2026, Putin and Pashinyan met in Moscow to discuss the Karabakh issue.
•Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Putin does not want Russia to be referenced in Karabakh talks.
•Baku has urged Moscow not to use the Karabakh issue in its relations with Armenia.
•The talks took place amid ongoing regional tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia over Nagorno-Karabakh.

What Could Happen If...

▸If Russia maintains a low-profile approach in Karabakh negotiations it could ease Azerbaijan's concerns and improve Moscow's relations with Baku while limiting Russia's influence over the peace process.

Key Actors

Countries

🌍Armenia 🌍Azerbaijan 🌍Russian Federation

Organizations

🏛Government of Armenia 🏛Government of Azerbaijan 🏛Government of Russia

People

👤Dmitry Peskov(Kremlin Spokesperson)

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RUInterfax (RU)Баку призвал Москву не использовать тему Карабаха в отношениях с Арменией RUKommersant (RU)Песков: Путин не хочет отсылок к России при обсуждении вопроса Карабаха // Песков рассказал о прошедших в Москве переговорах Путина и Пашиняна RURIA Novosti (RU)Песков: Москва хочет, чтобы в обсуждении Карабаха не было отсылок к России

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held talks in Moscow focusing on the Karabakh conflict without referencing Russia's role. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov confirmed that Putin prefers to exclude Russia from direct mentions in discussions about Karabakh. This approach aims to reduce tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia and avoid complicating Russia's diplomatic position in the region.