Russia ready to welcome any attempt to help normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations- Putin's spokesman.

YEREVAN, Sept. 19. /ARKA/. Russia is ready to welcome any attempts that will help the normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Russian presidential spokesman Dmitry Peskov said, commenting on U.S. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Yerevan, TASS reported.

"Anything that not in words, but in deeds - and not loudly, but in reality, quietly and business-like - can contribute to the normalization of relations (between Armenia and Azerbaijan), can help stabilize the situation on the border – is welcomed. But let us see whether such loud actions and statements can actually contribute to this normalization,' Peskov noted.

Prior to her visit Nancy Pelosi said in a statement that the ‘Congressional delegation’s visit to Armenia is a powerful symbol of the United States’ firm commitment to a peaceful, prosperous and democratic Armenia, and a stable and secure Caucasus region.’

When in Armenia she said: "On behalf of the U.S. Congress, we strongly condemn Azerbaijan's deadly strikes on Armenian territory."

According to her, the United States, as co-chair of the OSCE Minsk Group, has long and clearly stated that there can be no military solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

"We continue to follow events and try to find a lasting solution to the Karabakh conflict through negotiations," she said.

Around midnight on September 13, the armed forces of Azerbaijan launched a large-scale attack in the southern and southeastern directions of the Republic of Armenia, encroaching on the territorial integrity of Armenia.

The aggression was carried out with the use of artillery, mortars and UAVs, including not only in the Armenia-Azerbaijan bordering area, but also in the areas of Sotk, Vardenis, Goris, Kapan, Artanish and Ishkhanasar settlements and their civilian infrastructure of Gegharkunik, Vayots Dzor and Syunik regions.

On September 14, Armenia and Azerbaijan agreed to cease fire on the border as of 8 p.m. Secretary of Armenia’s Security Council Armen Grigoryan said in an interview with the Public Television of Armenia. that the ceasefire was brokered by Armenia's international partners. According to Prime Minister Pashinyan, 135 Armenian soldiers were killed in clashes with Azerbaijani troops. Azerbaijan said it lost 75 soldiers.-0-