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Russia Blames Azerbaijan for Breach of Karabakh Truce in Post-Ceasefire First

The Russian Defense Ministry previously described ceasefire breaches over the disputed region in more neutral terms.

Armenia PM Wins Majority in Polls Despite Anger Over War

Nikol Pashinyan's handling of the devastating fight for control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region had sparked widespread discontent.

Electoral Influence

Russia Sitting Out Armenian Elections

While top challenger Robert Kocharyan is eagerly pro-Russia, the Kremlin has gotten comfortable with incumbent Nikol Pashinyan.

Escalating Tensions

Armenia Says Six Soldiers Captured by Azerbaijan at Border

The capture of Armenia's soldiers comes at a delicate time for Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of snap elections next month.

increased tensions

Armenia and Azerbaijan in New Border Crisis

Azerbaijani forces advanced more than three kilometers and crossed Armenia’s border this week, Yerevan said.

News From Russia: What You Missed Over the Weekend

Russians need not apply. Summer summit. Armenian genocide.

Armenia Says Wants More Russian Troops on Its Soil

"The Armenian-Russian military alliance is pivotal for ensuring Armenia's security," Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

preventative measure

Armenian PM Self-Isolates Ahead of Putin Meeting

It is common for anybody meeting in person with 68-year-old Putin to isolate beforehand to protect him from Covid-19.

Armenia PM to Resign Ahead of Snap Election to Defuse Crisis

Political unrest erupted in the Caucasus country after Pashinyan signed a Russian-brokered ceasefire with Azerbaijan.

return to normalcy

Armenia Lifts Martial Law Months After Karabakh War

The decision came as part of a deal to defuse a political crisis sparked by Armenia's crushing defeat in the six-week conflict.

iskander affair

Explainer: What Is Russia’s Role in Recent Armenian Unrest?

Armenia has faced days of political crisis after its prime minister made controversial remarks on a Russian missile system.

opinion Kirill Krivosheev

How Will the Crisis in Armenia End?

Despite the trauma of Armenia’s defeat in the recent Karabakh war, protests against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have been underwhelming.

culminating tensions

Thousands Rally in Armenia After PM Warns of 'Coup Attempt'

Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to Prime Minister Pashinyan and "called on all parties to show restraint."

Russia to Assist Armenia With Military Reform Following Karabakh Conflict

Yerevan is also counting on Moscow's assistance in the Nagorno-Karabakh peacekeeping process, its defense minister said.

Nagorno-Karabakh

Karabakh Eyes Making Russian an Official Language

Nearly 2,000 Russian peacekeepers were deployed to the region under a recent peace deal that ended weeks of deadly fighting.

unprecedented cooperation

Russia, Turkey Open Joint Military Center in Azerbaijan

The center is a result of the ceasefire deal that ended the 44-day war between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

Struggle For Peace

Putin Urges Post-Soviet Allies to Support Embattled Armenian PM

Putin defended Pashinyan's agreement to a Moscow-brokered peace deal as the Armenian prime minister faces outrage at home.

ELUSIVE SOLUTION

After Military Defeat, What's Next for Nagorno-Karabakh?

Despite Armenia ceding swaths of territory and the deployment of a Russian peacekeeping mission, a lasting solution remains elusive.

CAUCASUS CONFLICT

Nagorno-Karabakh Briefing | Nov. 16

First week of peace. Turkey prepares to send troops to monitoring center. Land handover delayed. Assassiatnion plot against Pashinyan.

Thousands Rally in Armenia Against Disputed Peace Deal

Thousands of protesters took to Yerevan's streets to demand Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's resignation.

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