Zakharova: Armenia asked to Russia to mediate normalisation of relations with Turkey
Moscow confirms that Yerevan has requested Moscow's support in mediating the normalization of the Armenian-Turkish relations, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Ria Novosty news agency.
"Yes, we can confirm that Armenia came with a request for mediation to normalise relations between Yerevan and Ankara. Russia is interested and is exerting efforts aimed at the process of normalizing Armenian-Turkish relations," Zakharova said.
The Russian diplomat added that Russia is ready to support the process in the future as well. "The start of this process will definitely contribute to the improvement of the overall situation in the region," added Zakharova.