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Articles with tag "Azerbaijan"

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How the Nagorno-Karabakh Crisis Is Testing Russia's Role in the South Caucasus

For decades, Russia has been an important political player in the South Caucasus. How has Azerbaijan's takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh changed this power...
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‘They Abandoned Us’: Displaced Residents of Nagorno-Karabakh Lament Russian Inaction

Refugees from Nagorno-Karabakh voiced frustration that Russian peacekeepers did not do more to protect them — but some were grateful for the peacekeepers'...
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mass exodus

Nagorno-Karabakh Empties as Armenia Says 100,000 Have Fled

In the border town of Goris, hundreds of exhausted refugees waited in the central square for the government to provide accommodation.
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refugee crisis

Moscow Sees 'No Reason' for Armenians to Flee Karabakh

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said it was "difficult to say who is to blame" for the mass exodus of ethnic Armenians from Nagorno-Karabakh.
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Nagorno-Karabakh Crisis Deepens Divides in Armenia Toward Russia

While many Armenians' confidence in Russia as an ally has been undermined, many others blame the prime minister for turning away from Moscow.
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Kremlin Wavers on Vow to Protect Detained Ex-Karabakh Leader Vardanyan

Dmitry Peskov said he was unaware of Azerbaijan's detention of Ruben Vardanyan, who he mistakenly said was a Russian citizen.
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mass exodus

In Photos: Refugees Fleeing Nagorno-Karabakh Arrive in Armenia

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Sunday that his country would welcome some 120,000 ethnic Armenians displaced from the territory.
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waning relations

Moscow Rebuffs Armenian PM’s Claims of Betrayal

The Russian Foreign Ministry said Pashinyan’s address on Sunday “contains unacceptable attacks on Russia and causes nothing but rejection.”
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Blame-shifting

Russia Says Armenians Added ‘Fuel to Fire’ in Azerbaijan Conflict

"Unfortunately, the leadership of Armenia from time to time adds fuel to the fire itself," said Foreign Minister Lavrov.
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killed servicemen

Azerbaijan's Aliyev Apologizes for Russian Peacekeeper Deaths in Karabakh

Russia’s Defense Ministry said one of its vehicles came under fire while returning from an observation post on Wednesday.
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scapegoating plan

Kremlin Orders Media, Lawmakers to Blame Armenia for Karabakh Conflict – Reports

The circulated instructions to media and officials follow Armenia’s frustration over what it sees as Russia’s failure to guarantee its security.
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reintegration talks

Azerbaijan Halts 'Anti-Terrorist Operation' as Karabakh Vows to Disarm

Baku and authorities in the disputed territory of Nagorno-Karabakh said a ceasefire deal had been brokered by Russian peacekeepers.
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long-running crisis

In Photos: Protesters in Yerevan Demand Prime Minister's Resignation Over Karabakh Crisis

Dozens of people were injured in clashes with the police and required medical attention.
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As Nagorno-Karabakh Fighting Flares, Moscow’s Role as Security Guarantor Questioned

Azerbaijan launched a military operation in the disputed region as relations between Yerevan and Moscow appeared to have become more tense in recent weeks...
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Azerbaijan Launches Military Operation Against Karabakh

Russia's Foreign Ministry said it was given "minutes" notice of the start of Azerbaijan's operation.
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regional rebalance

Armenia Kicks Off Drills with U.S. Amid Strained Russia Ties

The exercises come amid mounting frustration in Armenia over what it sees as Russia's failure to act as a security guarantor.
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Broken Agreement

Azerbaijan Says Russia Not Fulfilling Karabakh Ceasefire Deal Obligations

Baku recently closed the Lachin corridor in Nagorno-Karabakh, sparking protests and fears of a humanitarian crisis.
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mounting frustrations

Armenia Might Quit Russia-Led Military Bloc – PM

Yerevan has grown increasingly frustrated over what it calls Russia's failure to protect Armenia in the face of military threats from Azerbaijan.
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fighting flares

Armenia-Azerbaijan Clashes Threaten to Derail Peace Talks

Russia urged the sides to de-escalate tensions, but its influence as a power broker in the region has waned since its invasion of Ukraine.
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Russia Says 'No Alternative' to Its Karabakh Mediation After U.S. Initiative

With Russia bogged down in Ukraine, the U.S. and EU have sought to steer a thaw in ties between Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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