Ryabkov noted: "A necessary option for us is to seek alternatives in the form of mutual settlement mechanisms that are sufficiently resilient to external negative influences and possess immunity to such external actions."

"You know that investigative actions are underway, an investigation is ongoing," the Kremlin spokesman reminded. "If Azerbaijan makes such a decision (to go to court), in this case, it is Azerbaijan's right. We will await the official findings of all inquiries and the investigation."

"But it sometimes happens that difficult periods occur in relations. Now is one such period, we hope that this period will pass."