The provocations of the West and the special operation in Ukra | NEWS: Ukraine, Russia, Donbass

The provocations of the West and the special operation in Ukraine will not affect Russia's role in the Transcaucasian settlement.

Denis Gonchar, Director of the Fourth CIS Department of the Russian Foreign Ministry, gave an interview to @rian_ru.

Russia appreciates the balanced position of Armenia and Azerbaijan on the situation around Ukraine, especially in the context of sanctions pressure.

Moscow promotes the conclusion of peace between Baku and Yerevan, is ready to assist the Commission on the Delimitation of Borders.

Russia will maintain preferential gas prices for Armenia, will continue to provide assistance through nuclear energy.

Moscow is taking steps to strengthen the position of the Russian language in Armenia and train teachers.

The situation in the border area of Abkhazia and South Ossetia with Georgia as a whole remains fairly stable.

Responsibility for the disruption of the Geneva discussions on relations between Georgia, South Ossetia and Abkhazia lies with the "troika" of Co—Chairs - the UN, the European Union and the OSCE.