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Russian Propagandists Soloviev and Simonyan Openly Threaten Georgia and Armenia, Sparking Outcry on Social Media

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Russian Propagandists Soloviev and Simonyan Openly Threaten Georgia and Armenia, Sparking Outcry on Social Media

Russian propagandists Soloviev and Simonyan began to openly threaten Georgia and Armenia. Live on the Kremlin TV channel Rossiya 1, propagandists Soloviev and Simonyan expressed regret that Russia did not occupy Georgia during the 2008 invasion. Moreover, they began to openly threaten Armenia, arguing that the Russian Federation should not have borders with it at … Read more

Azerbaijan Expels French Diplomats Over Alleged Pro-Armenia Bias

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Azerbaijan Expels French Diplomats Over Alleged Pro-Armenia Bias

Azerbaijan decided on Tuesday to expel two French diplomats for activities “incompatible with their status.” This step came in light of tense relations between the two countries, as Baku accuses France of siding with Armenia in peace talks with its arch-rival, with European mediation. Published on: 12/26/2023 – 14:53 2 minutes Expelled Azerbaijan On Tuesday, … Read more

EU Council Extends Sanctions on Russian Federation with Support from Ukraine, Armenia, and Moldova

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EU Council Extends Sanctions on Russian Federation with Support from Ukraine, Armenia, and Moldova

The EU Council has extended the restrictive measures on the so-called “Magnitsky list” for another 24 months, that is, until December 8, 2026. Among these countries that have joined the sanctions against individuals and legal entities from the Russian Federation who are subject to restrictive measures are the following: Ukraine, North Macedonia, Montenegro, Albania, Moldova, … Read more

Armenia and Azerbaijan Prisoner Exchange and Peace Talks Update Dec 2023

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Armenia and Azerbaijan Prisoner Exchange and Peace Talks Update Dec 2023

Dec 8, 2023 at 10:05 AM Update: 12 minutes ago Armenia and Azerbaijan said in a rare joint statement that they will take steps to normalize mutual ties. They agreed to build trust. As part of this, a prisoner exchange takes place. During the prisoner exchange, Azerbaijan releases 32 Armenian soldiers, and Armenia releases 2 … Read more

Azerbaijan Open to Peace Talks with Armenia: Implications for Nagorno-Karabakh

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Azerbaijan Open to Peace Talks with Armenia: Implications for Nagorno-Karabakh

25 Nov 2023 at 22:36 Azerbaijan indicated this week that it is open to peace talks with neighboring Armenia. The timing of the guidance is not coincidental. Last week marked exactly two months since Azerbaijan began the offensive that definitively took control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region. That’s how it stands. Armenia and Azerbaijan were fighting … Read more

Armenia Officially Joins ICC and Plans to Apply Against Azerbaijan for War Crimes

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On Wednesday, November 15, Armenia officially became the 124th country party to the ICC, as announced by Permanent Representative to the UN Mher Margaryan. On November 3, the Armenian parliament ratified the Rome Statute. And Georgia became the first country in the South Caucasus to ratify the Rome Statute. Meanwhile, Azerbaijan has not done this … Read more

Armenia’s Participation in Peace Formula Summit Falsely Labeled as Anti-Russian Gesture

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Armenia’s Participation in Peace Formula Summit Falsely Labeled as Anti-Russian Gesture

“This platform is the platform of security ministers. I would not say that it was dedicated to the issue of Ukraine, it had a broader agenda,” Hovhannisyan said. He added that such a qualification (from Russia – ed.) does not correspond to reality. What preceded this Yesterday it was reported that the Russian Federation perceived … Read more

The Tense Political Situation in Armenia following Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and Potential Terrorist Threat

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The Tense Political Situation in Armenia following Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict and Potential Terrorist Threat

The political situation in Armenia has been tense since Azerbaijan took control of Nagorno-Karabakh in October. Armenia’s National Security Service announced that it had discovered “preparations for a terrorist attack (..) planned with the aim of disrupting government institutions.” The service released only the initials of the suspects and did not link them to the … Read more

Azerbaijan and Turkey to Hold Joint Military Exercises Following Regaining Control of Nagorno-Karabakh

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Azerbaijan and Turkey to Hold Joint Military Exercises Following Regaining Control of Nagorno-Karabakh

Starting Monday, Azerbaijan will hold military exercises with its close ally Turkey, the first since Baku regained control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region last month, prompting most of the Armenians in the region to flee. Announcement This comes as the Armenian, Azerbaijani, Russian, Turkish and Iranian foreign ministers meet in Tehran in a meeting that is … Read more

From Navy Service to Governorship: The Journey of North Dakota’s Longest-Serving Governor

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From Navy Service to Governorship: The Journey of North Dakota’s Longest-Serving Governor

Before going into politics, North Dakota’s longest-serving governor was battle-tested in the U.S. Navy during World War II. William Guy was elected governor in 1960, 1962, 1964 and 1968, for a total of 12 years. His first two elections were for two-year terms, and the last two were for four-year terms. He grew up in … Read more