Russian officials’ claims over Turkey’s role in the escalation of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict are baseless, Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu told reporters in Baku on Tuesday.

“I’m not meant to respond to Russian officials. And I consider this type of claims baseless. Turkey’s position on this matter is well known,” Cavusoglu said noting that the ceasefire was violated by Armenia.

“Did we call up or meet with the Armenian leadership and tell them to attack fraternal Azerbaijan? A claim has to have some seriousness. When you look into who violated the ceasefire, you will know who stands behind it,” the FM added.

Cavusoglu said that expecting some positive approach or political solution from persons responsible for the emergence of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict would be a great optimism.