"We have indeed seen such statements from president Trump," Peskov told reporters, noting that the interaction within BRICS has never been and will never be directed against third countries.
Russian diplomats are in constant contact with the Azerbaijani side and defend the interests of the detained Russians, Peskov said.
"Our embassies and our diplomatic departments are in constant contact with the Azerbaijani side and defend the interests of the detained Russians, using all the opportunities provided by law and existing diplomatic practice," Peskov told reporters when asked about the level of dialogue between Russia and Azerbaijan.
Russian Investigative Committee chief Alexander Bastrykin and Prosecutor General Igor Krasnov are in contact with Prosecutor General of Azerbaijan Kamran Aliyev, Peskov said.
Moscow is convinced that Russia and Azerbaijan should remain partners and allies, Peskov said, adding that problems between the two countries should be resolved constructively.