The Defence Ministers of Russia and Azerbaijan have discussed "pressing issues related to bilateral military relations between the two countries". According to the spokesperson of the news service for the Russian Defence Minister Irina Kovalchuk

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.