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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.

PEACE AGREEMENT

Russian Peacekeepers Head to Nagorno-Karabakh After Peace Deal

A Russian force of 1,960 military personnel and 90 armored personnel carriers will deploy to the region as peacekeepers.

keeping the peace

Main Points of Nagorno-Karabakh Peace Deal

The Russian-brokered deal ends weeks of heavy fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh.

opinion Mark Galeotti

Russian Ceasefire Deal in Nagorno-Karabakh Marks Slow, Painful End of Empire in the South Caucasus

Azerbaijan is triumphant — but its triumph, while recognized by Russia, was really delivered by Turkey.

accidental downing

Azerbaijan Downs Russian Helicopter in Armenia as Fighting Rages Over Karabakh

Two crew members were killed when the Mi-24 helicopter was hit by a man-portable air defense system.

NAGORNO-KARABAKH

Azerbaijan Says No Reason for Russia to Intervene Over Karabakh

Azerbaijan said Sunday there was no reason for Russia to intervene in the conflict as Armenian territory is not being threatened.

nagorno-karabakh

Russia ‘Open’ to Return of Armenia-Held Land to Azerbaijan – Putin

The Armenia-controlled districts surrounding Nagorno-Karabakh are key parts of hampered Russian, French and U.S.-led peace talks.

Small Outpost is Russia’s First Visible Aid to Armenia

The base is small, but would act as a tripwire deterring Azerbaijan from expanding its offensive into Armenian territory.

collapsed truce

Azerbaijan Accuses Armenia of Deadly Missile Strike on Civilians

A U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed at the weekend had unraveled within minutes on Monday.

Third Attempt at Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire Collapses Within Minutes

Armenia and Azerbaijan immediately blamed each other for breaking the U.S.-brokered ceasefire.

conflict casualties

Putin Says Karabakh Deaths Soaring as Diplomats Scramble

Putin said he was in "constant" communication with Armenia and Azerbaijan's leaders after two ceasefire attempts fell through.

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