Russia doesn't prevent US from conducting diplomatic efforts for normalization of relations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, US State Department Spokesman Matthew Miller said during a briefing on January 4, Paralel.Az reports.

"Russia does not in any way prevent us from conducting the important diplomatic efforts we think are necessary for Armenia and Azerbaijan and we will continue to pursue them," he said.

Talking about the possible meeting of Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers in the US, he noted that Washington will have an announcement to make when there is a meeting scheduled.