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Following War, Russian Jews Congregate in Yerevan

Armenia’s small Jewish community has been bolstered by about 200 recent arrivals fleeing Russia because of the war in Ukraine.

reasserted role

Russia to Assist Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Talks – Lavrov

Russia has lost its status as mediator in the territorial dispute between the two countries, with the EU now leading normalization efforts.

Armenian Labor Migrants Reassess Work in Collapsing Russian Economy

Tens of thousands of Armenians travel to Russia for seasonal work every year — but not this year.

The New Émigrés

Fleeing Repression, Russians Rebuild Their Lives in Armenia

As growing number of Russians seek to leave the country, a makeshift diaspora community has blossomed on the streets of Yerevan.

‘Unprepared’ Emigres Trickle Back to Russia as War Drags On

Some of the returnees miss creature comforts, others want to plan a more permanent emigration.

Kremlin Hails 'Very Positive' Progress on Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks

Armenian and Azerbaijani officials are preparing for peace talks over the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, following fighting in the area in 2020.

Nervousness in South Caucasus as Russia Distracted in Ukraine

Russian weakness has traditionally been a harbinger of unrest in the region.

Peacekeeping problems

Armenia Seeks Russia Aid in Nagorno-Karabakh Flare-up

The latest clashes are widely seen as a consequence of Russia's war in Ukraine.

Armenia, Georgia Battle Over Yogurt

The move has reignited long-standing who-did-it-first tensions that flare up frequently between the two ancient neighbors.

RELIGIOUS CONTROVERSY

Azerbaijan Walks Back Plans to Erase Armenian Traces From Churches

The ministry published a statement addressing "reports circulated by some biased foreign mass media outlets over the past few days."

old-time rivals

Armenia, Turkey to Resume First Flights in 2 Years

The countries with a long history of hostility are taking cautious efforts to normalize strained ties.

opinion Neil Hauer

Will Turkey and Armenia Reach a Compromise?

The impossibility of discerning true intentions, and the genuine willingness to reach compromise, leaves outsiders guessing.

CALMING THE WATERS

Putin Urges Armenia, Azerbaijan to Ease Tensions in Rare Meeting

Putin gathered the leaders for a face-to-face meeting in the Black Sea resort of Sochi.

Putin to Host Armenia, Azerbaijan Leaders as Fighting Renews

The planned summit follows some of the worst fighting between the Caucasus foes since last year's war over Nagorno-Karabakh.

seeking stability

Armenia Announces Russia-Mediated Truce With Azerbaijan

Clashes between the arch-foes sparked fears of another flare-up over the Nagorno-Karabakh region.

outside assistance

Armenia Seeks Russian Military Aid in New Escalation With Azerbaijan

Yerevan said an attack by Azerbaijani forces at the Nagorno-Karabakh border ended in Armenian deaths and territorial losses.

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.

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