In a major geopolitical shift, Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken a historic step toward ending 35 years of enmity by signing a peace deal in Washington. The agreement, brokered with direct involvement from US President Donald Trump,

In its first comments, Russia's Foreign Ministry said Moscow supported efforts to promote stability and prosperity in the region, including the Washington meeting, despite earlier statements from Baku and Yerevan favouring direct talks without mediators.

Turkey on Saturday welcomed a peace accord between Azerbaijan and Armenia and said it hoped a planned strategic transit corridor, which could boost exports of energy and other resources through the South Caucasus,