Pro government media in Baku are reporting that the President decided not to go to Riga in view of the unprecedented anti-Azerbaiojani camapign ongoing Europe.
The non-binding resolution increases the pressure on NATO members to move forward with the membership applications of a number of countries, including Georgia.
Both governments have in the past pledged to do their utmost to ensure that their different international obligations do not harm their bilateral relations.
Twenty one years ago the sides in the Karabakh conflict agreed a cease fire. Since then hundreds, including civilians have lost their lives in daily violations of the truce.
President Putin paid tribute to the sacrifices of Soviet troops during World War Two. He also thanked "the people of Great Britain, France and the United States for their contribution to victory".