Moscow considers Azerbaijan’s position on the Ukraine conflict to be mistaken but does not intend to let the disagreement affect bilateral relations, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Tuesday.

According to Peskov, Russia will continue explaining its position on Ukraine to the Azerbaijani leadership.

“We believe this point of view is erroneous. And we will consistently and convincingly explain why we believe it is erroneous through all channels,” Peskov told reporters.

The Kremlin spokesman noted that Russia maintains close ties with many countries that hold different views on Ukraine, and Azerbaijan is no exception. He stressed that Moscow regards the issue as one of several existing disagreements but does not see it as grounds for damaging bilateral relations.

Peskov’s remarks came in response to comments made by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the 4th Shusha Global Media Forum. Answering a question from Ukrainian journalist Dmytro Gordon, Aliyev said the war should end as soon as possible, reaffirmed Azerbaijan’s unwavering support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sovereignty, and internationally recognized borders, and once again advised Kyiv to “never agree to occupation.” He also said Azerbaijan would continue providing assistance to the Ukrainian people.

At the same briefing, Peskov commented on recent remarks by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, saying Europe’s current approach to Ukraine demonstrates the “deadlock” of its policy toward a settlement. According to him, if European countries maintain this position, they will effectively rule themselves out of the negotiation process, as security guarantees cannot be discussed without Russia’s participation.

The Kremlin spokesman also dismissed European Union accusations linking Russia to cyberattacks, saying such claims are “always groundless and never supported by any evidence.”

Peskov’s comments came a day after the United Kingdom announced a new package of sanctions coordinated with the European Union. London said the measures target what it described as Russia’s actions aimed at destabilizing Europe.