Armenia and Azerbaijan leaders to meet in Moscow for peace talks.

Recent diplomatic events brokered by the US and EU indicate progress in the peace process between Armenia and Azerbaijan, with the two sides coming closer to a peace treaty. The West's engagement in the process aligns with its support for Azerbaijan's territorial integrity and strategic importance in the Silk Road region. The EU's deepening strategic energy partnership with Azerbaijan ensures its constructive neutrality in facilitating the peace process and reduces the influence of spoilers. The Michel statement confirms Azerbaijan's five peace principles as the primary basis of negotiations and extinguishes secessionist hopes of the Karabakh Armenians. The statement also indicates progress on the Zangezur rail link, but is silent on the Lachin Corridor.