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North Caucasus Man Detained for Barbecue at WWII Eternal Flame

“No need for coal,” the man can be heard saying in video footage.

terrorist attack

Suicide Bombing in Russia's North Caucasus Injures 6

Reports said the bomber detonated his device outside the regional Federal Security Service (FSB) headquarters.

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.

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.

regional broker

Russian Peacekeepers Should Monitor Nagorno-Karabakh Ceasefire – Lavrov

Lavrov made the proposal as new fighting erupted between the Caucasus rivals despite a Russia-brokered truce.

Armenia, Azerbaijan Clash Over Karabakh as Russia Urges Halt

Repeated clashes over the weekend have so far made a mockery of the truce deal brokered by Moscow.

seeking resolution

Moscow Hosts Armenia-Azerbaijan Talks as Fighting Continues

"We are moving towards a truce tonight or tomorrow but it's still fragile," French President Emmanuel Macron's office said.

regional clashes

Armenia Says Facing 'Decisive Moment' as Karabakh Fighting Intensifies

The number of fatalities on both sides has risen above 240 after nearly a week of fighting.

ongoing clashes

Karabakh Main City Struck as Armenia Says 'Ready' for Mediation

Fighting raged for a sixth day despite calls from Russia, the U.S. and France for a ceasefire.

caught in the crossfire

Two French Journalists Hurt in Nagorno-Karabakh Fighting

A reporter from Russian broadcaster TV Rain was also among the shelled journalists but was not injured.

international pressure

Putin, Macron Call for 'Complete' Halt to Karabakh Fighting – Kremlin

The two leaders said they were ready to intensify diplomatic efforts to help solve the conflict.

intense clashes

Armenia, Azerbaijan Reject Russia-Mediated Talks as Fighting Rages Over Karabakh

Armenia also said it is not planning to ask for intervention by a Russia-led military alliance.

heightened tensions

Armenia Accuses Turkey of Downing Warplane During Azerbaijan Clashes

Direct Turkish military action would mark a major escalation after days of fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces.

Kremlin Urges Turkey to Work for Ceasefire in Karabakh

Moscow's appeal came after Turkey's Erdogan demanded Armenia end its "occupation" of Nagorno-Karabakh.

diaspora dispute

Moscow Azerbaijanis Slam Armenian Recruitment Drive in Karabakh Clashes

The Union of Armenians in Russia said it had compiled a list of 20,000 volunteers willing to join the fighting over Nagorno-Karabakh.

regional player

What Is Russia's Role in the Armenia-Azerbaijan Conflict?

Moscow has so far taken a cautious stance toward the latest flare-up.

Armenian-Azeri Brawl Erupts in Moscow Amid Border Clashes

Recent fighting along the Azerbaijan-Armenia border has resulted in at least 17 deaths.

Azerbaijanis Blocked in Russia After Virus Clash With Police

Around 700 Azerbaijanis have been stranded near the Russia-Azerbaijan border due to the coronavirus.

Kadyrov Accused of Masterminding Murder Plot Against Georgian TV Host Who Insulted Putin

The suspect was working “on the orders of Chechen leader Ramzan Kadyrov,” the would-be victim's boss said.

CONSPIRACY UPON CONSPIRACY

Coronavirus Conspiracy Theories Flourish in Russia’s Republic of North Ossetia

The fringe Soviet Citizens movement has co-opted the pandemic for its agenda.

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