Russia and France have reaffirmed the importance of the role of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs in solving problems in Nagorno-Karabakh, Russian President Vladimir Putin said following talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Monday, February 7.

When considering the situation around Nagorno-Karabakh, they noted the positive role of Russian peacekeepers, who ensure the ceasefire is maintained and help establish a peaceful life.

"We reaffirmed the importance of the OSCE Minsk Group co-chairs, including in solving pressing humanitarian, socio-economic problems in the region," the Russian leader said after the meeting.

The French President, meanwhile, spoke about the results of his recent cirtual meeting with the President of the European Council, the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Days after the meeting, 8 Armenian prisoners of war were repatriated from Azerbaijan.