Russia Strengthens Ties with Armenia and Azerbaijan Amid U.S. Engagement

Russia plans to enhance its relationships with Armenia and Azerbaijan following U.S. Vice President JD Vance's visit to these nations. The U.S. has signed a strategic partnership with Azerbaijan after finalizing a nuclear deal with Armenia, prompting Russia to assert its experience with Soviet-era nuclear technology.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Moscow | Updated: 11-02-2026 14:57 IST | Created: 11-02-2026 14:57 IST
Russia Strengthens Ties with Armenia and Azerbaijan Amid U.S. Engagement
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Russia is set to bolster its diplomatic ties with Armenia and Azerbaijan, as stated by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov following the visit of U.S. Vice President JD Vance to the region.

The United States recently secured a strategic partnership agreement with Azerbaijan in Baku and successfully negotiated a nuclear deal with Armenia, which has drawn attention from Russian officials.

Kremlin spokesman Peskov emphasized Russia's extensive experience with Soviet-built nuclear facilities, in light of U.S. ambitions to enhance civilian nuclear cooperation with Yerevan.

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