Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivered a pointed warning to both Armenia and France, accusing Armenia of engaging in “dangerous games” by discussing peace while simultaneously receiving significant arms supplies. He criticized France and other countries that he labeled as “anti-Azerbaijani” for providing Armenia with free weapons, emphasizing that these efforts would ultimately fail. Aliyev insisted that Armenia should retreat from the South Caucasus and focus on its internal matters, rather than meddling in the affairs of other nations.
This statement was a stark message to those backing Armenia, cautioning them to steer clear of the region’s escalating tensions.