Azerbaijan Threatens Military Action Against Armenia Over Border ‘Provocations’
YEREVAN — Azerbaijan threatened on July 25 to take large-scale military action against Armenia in response to what it called Armenian “provocations” along the border between the two countries. The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry claimed that the Armenian military recently used “heavy weaponry” and a reconnaissance drone in the area. The ministry also called on Armenia […]
Read MoreHistoric Village Handover Marks Controversial Step Towards Peace
In a move seen as both a milestone for peace and a catalyst for domestic unrest, Armenia has returned four border villages to Azerbaijan, a significant step in the ongoing effort to normalize relations between the two long-standing rivals. The villages—Baghanis, Voskepar, Kirants, and Berkaber—had been under Armenian control since the 1990s but were officially […]
Read MoreArmenia Contemplates EU Membership Amidst Shifting Alliances
Armenia is weighing the possibility of applying for European Union (EU) membership, according to statements made by Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan during a television interview with Turkish channel TRT on Friday. Mirzoyan, attending a diplomatic gathering in Antalya, Turkey, revealed that Armenia is actively considering aligning itself with the European Union, a move perceived as […]
Read MoreArmenia Moves to Expel Russian Border Guards from Yerevan’s Airport Amidst Strained Relations
In a significant diplomatic move, Armenia’s Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan announced on Thursday that the presence of Russian border guards at Yerevan’s Zvartnots Airport is no longer required. The decision was conveyed to Russian authorities, marking an end to the arrangement that began in 1992. Mirzoyan explained that the initial deployment of Russian border guards […]
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