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Azerbaijan
French Senate Report Warns of ‘Foreign Interference’ in the Pacific
While conceding its French territories deserve more autonomy, France says ’the interference of a foreign power ... is a matter for concern.’
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French Weapons Sales to Armenia Spark Criticism From Baku, Moscow
Armenia signals intention to quit Russian-led security bloc.
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Armenian Leader Faces Mounting Dissent After Ceding Territory to Azerbaijan
Embattled prime minister says ‘painful’ concessions are needed to foster lasting peace in the region.
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Russia to Withdraw Peacekeepers From Armenia Amid Steadily Fraying Ties
Yerevan continues to distance itself from Moscow’s CSTO, a six-nation military alliance.
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Rep. Henry Cuellar Indicted on Charges of Bribery
The Democratic Texas congressman claimed innocence prior to the charges.
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Russia Begins Withdrawing Peacekeepers From Flashpoint Region of Azerbaijan
Departure coincides with Western efforts to lure Armenia, Azerbaijan’s perennial foe, away from its longstanding alliance with Moscow.
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Armenia’s Ties With Russia-Led Alliance Are ‘De Facto’ Frozen, Leader Confirms
Prime minister reiterates claims that Moscow-led security bloc has failed to ensure his country’s security.
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Clashes Erupt on Armenia–Azerbaijan Border, Putting Fraught Peace Talks at Risk
Baku and Yerevan trade blame after a fresh round of cross-border violence between the two intermittently warring South Caucasus states.
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Armenia Jeopardizing Its Sovereignty by Flirting With NATO, Russia’s Lavrov Warns
Moscow’s top diplomat accuses Armenia of trading its ‘time-tested alliance’ with Russia for ‘vague promises from the West.’
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Azerbaijan Bars US Officials From Visiting Country, Citing Pro-Armenia ‘Bias’
Baku also unilaterally cancels planned meeting in Washington with Armenia’s foreign minister.
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Moscow Voices ‘Regret’ Over Armenian Decision to Skip Russia-Led CSTO Summit
The move by Yerevan comes after several months of deteriorating relations with its nominal ally Russia.
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Armenia Ratifies Rome Statute, Further Complicating Relations with Moscow
Yerevan endorses International Criminal Court, which earlier this year issued arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Baku Disputes ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Claims as Nagorno-Karabakh Residents Continue Fleeing to Armenia
According to Armenian officials more than half the region’s total population has crossed the border.
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Ethnic Armenians Leave Nagorno-Karabakh Following Azerbaijan Military Operation
Following Azerbaijan’s lightning offensive last week, Turkish leader proposes land corridor linking several states of the region.
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French Senate Report Warns of ‘Foreign Interference’ in the Pacific
While conceding its French territories deserve more autonomy, France says ’the interference of a foreign power ... is a matter for concern.’
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French Weapons Sales to Armenia Spark Criticism From Baku, Moscow
Armenia signals intention to quit Russian-led security bloc.
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Armenian Leader Faces Mounting Dissent After Ceding Territory to Azerbaijan
Embattled prime minister says ‘painful’ concessions are needed to foster lasting peace in the region.
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Russia to Withdraw Peacekeepers From Armenia Amid Steadily Fraying Ties
Yerevan continues to distance itself from Moscow’s CSTO, a six-nation military alliance.
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Rep. Henry Cuellar Indicted on Charges of Bribery
The Democratic Texas congressman claimed innocence prior to the charges.
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Russia Begins Withdrawing Peacekeepers From Flashpoint Region of Azerbaijan
Departure coincides with Western efforts to lure Armenia, Azerbaijan’s perennial foe, away from its longstanding alliance with Moscow.
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Armenia’s Ties With Russia-Led Alliance Are ‘De Facto’ Frozen, Leader Confirms
Prime minister reiterates claims that Moscow-led security bloc has failed to ensure his country’s security.
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Clashes Erupt on Armenia–Azerbaijan Border, Putting Fraught Peace Talks at Risk
Baku and Yerevan trade blame after a fresh round of cross-border violence between the two intermittently warring South Caucasus states.
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Armenia Jeopardizing Its Sovereignty by Flirting With NATO, Russia’s Lavrov Warns
Moscow’s top diplomat accuses Armenia of trading its ‘time-tested alliance’ with Russia for ‘vague promises from the West.’
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Azerbaijan Bars US Officials From Visiting Country, Citing Pro-Armenia ‘Bias’
Baku also unilaterally cancels planned meeting in Washington with Armenia’s foreign minister.
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Moscow Voices ‘Regret’ Over Armenian Decision to Skip Russia-Led CSTO Summit
The move by Yerevan comes after several months of deteriorating relations with its nominal ally Russia.
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Armenia Ratifies Rome Statute, Further Complicating Relations with Moscow
Yerevan endorses International Criminal Court, which earlier this year issued arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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Baku Disputes ‘Ethnic Cleansing’ Claims as Nagorno-Karabakh Residents Continue Fleeing to Armenia
According to Armenian officials more than half the region’s total population has crossed the border.
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Ethnic Armenians Leave Nagorno-Karabakh Following Azerbaijan Military Operation
Following Azerbaijan’s lightning offensive last week, Turkish leader proposes land corridor linking several states of the region.
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