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Kyrgyzstan Says Ceasefire With Tajikistan Holding After Clashes

A spokesman for Kyrgyzstan's national security committee described the border as "quiet, peaceful, calm."

‘Please, Let’s Not Have Another War.’ Few Want Conflict in Struggling Russian Border Town

In 2014, the coal town of Gukovo found itself caught up in the war in eastern Ukraine. Now, its residents just want better roads.

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.

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.

Russia Strikes Kill 78 Turkey-Backed Rebels in Syria: Monitor

Observers called it the "deadliest" attack since a truce was brokered between Turkey and Russia in March.

Russia Hosts New Talks in Search of Karabakh Truce

The meeting follows two truce attempts earlier this month that had next to no impact on the ground.

handmade memorials

Armenians and Azerbaijanis in Moscow Pay Tribute to Karabakh Victims

Members of the Armenian and Azerbaijani diasporas placed flowers, signs and other memorials at their embassies.

opinion Anna Arutunyan

In Russia’s Near Abroad, Its Influence Is More Optics Than Substance

Putin’s foreign policy has been to establish a presence in foreign countries to disrupt or influence without a coherent strategy for an actual end.

NAGORNO-KARABAKH

Armenia, Azerbaijan Trade Accusations Over Karabakh Ceasefire

The two sides agreed on a truce, but it took only minutes after the deadline for their forces to claim new attacks.

PATRIOTIC FERVOR

‘I Want to Join the Final Battle.’ Armenians in Russia Flock to Karabakh

Members of the diaspora are desperate to join the fight, regardless of experience.

Smoldering Conflict

Kremlin Urges 'Restraint' After Armenia-Azerbaijan Clashes

Russia is also "ready to provide mediation efforts" after the latest flare-up.

Conflicting stories

Russia Says Syrian Rebels, Not Syrian Army Attacked Turkey's Observation Post

Ankara said the attack was mounted by the Syrian army.

Changing course

Russia Diverts Flights From India-Pakistan Airspace After Planes Shot Down

Escalating tensions between the two nuclear-armed countries are disrupting international flight routes.

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