Kremlin: Ukraine Trying to Undermine Russia-Azerbaijan Ties as Western Weapons Run Low
MOSCOW — The Kremlin has accused Ukraine of attempting to destabilize relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, warning of Kyiv’s efforts to provoke tensions in the South Caucasus. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Tuesday that Moscow sees Ukraine’s actions as a deliberate strategy to undermine regional stability.
“We are observing clear attempts by Kyiv to strain the relationship between Russia and Azerbaijan,” Peskov stated, without elaborating on specific actions. He emphasized that such provocations would not succeed in disrupting the strong and strategic partnership between the two countries.
Addressing other international developments, Peskov commented on Monday’s phone call between Russian President Vladimir Putin and French President Emmanuel Macron. He noted that the call, which lasted over two hours, was initiated by the French side and allowed both leaders to exchange views in a “clear and substantive” manner.
Turning to Washington’s recent decision to suspend some weapons shipments to Ukraine, Peskov said the move likely reflects “empty stockpiles and growing shortages” in Western arms supply. He added that such a development signals what Moscow views as a diminishing Western capacity to sustain Ukraine militarily.
In conclusion, Peskov reiterated the Kremlin’s position that reduced weapons deliveries to Kyiv would accelerate the end of “Special Military Operation” in Ukraine.
