Russia is doing its utmost to resolve Karabakh conflict: Zakharova

"We stand for a political settlement of this long protracted crisis through negotiations."

Report's Russian bureau informs, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said at a weekly briefing, commenting on the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict settlement process.

"Russia is doing everything possible, as a neighboring country, as a country that has a long history of friendship and interaction, cooperation with these sovereign states, to make its constructive contribution not only as a state but also as an intermediary participating in the work of the relevant group. Although there are no coordinate movements, I can confirm that optimism remains valid, " M. Zakharova said.