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Articles with tag "Nagorno-Karabakh"

opinion Rövşən Məmmədli

Does the Russia-Iran Rift in the Caucasus Create an Opportunity for the West?

Moscow’s backing for Azerbaijan’s Zangezur Corridor project presents a much-needed engagement opportunity for the West in the contested region.

Russian Peacekeepers Complete Withdrawal from Nagorno-Karabakh

Nearly 2,000 Russian troops finished their withdrawal from the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which Baku recaptured last year.
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Russian Peacekeepers Withdrawing From Nagorno-Karabakh, Kremlin Confirms

Russia had deployed around 2,000 military personnel to the region as part of a Moscow-brokered deal in 2020 to end weeks of fighting between Armenia and...
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Feature

A Life in One Suitcase։ The Karabakh Armenians Who Continued Onward to Russia

Many of the 100,000 ethnic Armenians uprooted by Azerbaijan’s takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh have chosen Russia as their final destination. 
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Karabakh Dissolution Not Valid, Says Separatist Leader

The statement appeared to undo a historic move by the separatists to dissolve the disputed territory that was at the center of two wars between Armenia...
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Feature

As Russia Relations Sour, Armenians Prepare to Defend Themselves

In southern Armenia’s Syunik province, the prospect of war looms large.
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opinion Arshak Makichyan

Armenia, Surrounded By Enemies, Must be Brought Out of Russia’s Shadow

The world cannot stand by and leave Armenia at the mercy of Russia, Turkey and Azerbaijan’s attempts to destabilize the country.
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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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Russia Confirms Secret Talks With U.S., EU on Eve of Nagorno-Karabakh War

The three powers met in Istanbul for talks on pressuring Baku to end its nine-month blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh, Politico Europe reported.
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Feature

Russian Volunteers in Armenia Help Refugees Displaced from Nagorno-Karabakh

A number of recent Russian emigres in Armenia are assisting in raising humanitarian aid for those who fled from Azerbaijan's takeover of Nagorno-Karabakh...
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Feature

‘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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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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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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Feature

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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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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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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Armenia PM Signals Foreign Policy Shift Away From Russia

Nikol Pashinyan told the nation in a major television address that Armenia's current foreign security alliances were "ineffective" and "insufficient."
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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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opinion Mikhail Turchenko

Nagorno-Karabakh Shows Russia Has No Credibility as a Regional Peacekeeper

CSTO members are obligated to come to each other's defense. But time and time again, Russia hasn’t aided countries it swore to protect.
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