We had the SCO Summit, the trilateral meeting between Russia, Mongolia, and China, and the visit to China itself. And I can say that this format has allowed us to not only have the discussion at the negotiating table, but also to have a number of informal meetings to meet and talk informally about the thigs that are of interest to all of us. And it proved to be very useful.

If Zelensky is ready, he can come to Moscow — such a meeting will happen.

But I wouldn't really speak about any dominating parties, because when we discuss the multipolar world, we do not at all imply that any new hegemons are supposed to emerge. No one treats the issue this way, be it within the SCO or BRICS.

If common sense prevails, then an agreement on an acceptable way to put an end to this conflict will be possible. <...> If not, then we will have to accomplish our goals via military means.

I believe that fundamental relations between Azerbaijan and Russia and their mutual interest in developing these relations will put everything in its right place eventually.