Moscow is optimistic about today's talks scheduled between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, according to Dmitry Peskov.
The Kremlin is optimistic about today's meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, the Russian leader's spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Thursday morning.
He explained that the two heads of state agreed to meet during a phone call on October 7, which Peskov described as positive and constructive.
The Kremlin spokesman added that the leaders of Russia and Azerbaijan will discuss challenging topics during their talks.
Yesterday, Dmitry Peskov announced that the high-level Russian-Azerbaijani negotiations would take place on Thursday, October 9. Vladimir Putin and Ilham Aliyev will hold talks in Dushanbe.
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