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America no longer ‘a neighbor to every country on Earth’ — surprise Armenia/Azerbaijan peace deal evidence of changing world order

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This week’s surprise Nagorno-Karabakh deal heralds a new approach to settling conflicts, where only players directly affected get a say in their settlement. The Western liberal order no longer controls the direction of the world. … Read More >America no longer ‘a neighbor to every country on Earth’ — surprise Armenia/Azerbaijan peace deal evidence of changing world order

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Nagorno-Karabakh peace: Battlefield victory for Azerbaijan, diplomatic win for Russia; Armenia saved from catastrophic defeat

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The Nagorno-Karabakh peace deal amounts to a triumph of Russian diplomacy, miraculously turning a lose-lose mess into win-win. The key now will be to make it stick, as Armenia licks its wounds and a triumphant Azerbaijan gloats. … Read More >Nagorno-Karabakh peace: Battlefield victory for Azerbaijan, diplomatic win for Russia; Armenia saved from catastrophic defeat

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‘The army said to stop’: Armenian PM Pashinyan claims controversial agreement with Baku was encouraged by his military

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Armenia’s Prime Minister was told to sign a truce with Azerbaijan by the leaders of his country’s armed forces, who explained that their resources were depleted. That’s according to Nikol Pashinyan himself, speaking on Tuesday. … Read More >‘The army said to stop’: Armenian PM Pashinyan claims controversial agreement with Baku was encouraged by his military

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‘You talk like a prosecutor’: Azerbaijani president Aliyev nails BBC journalist on ‘media freedom’ by bringing up Assange

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BBC News correspondent Orla Guerin got more than she bargained for when her questioning of President Aliyev about the supposed lack of media freedom in his country ended up with him grilling her on Julian Assange’s imprisonment. … Read More >‘You talk like a prosecutor’: Azerbaijani president Aliyev nails BBC journalist on ‘media freedom’ by bringing up Assange

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Azerbaijan confirms it shot down Russian Mi-24 military helicopter over Armenia BY ACCIDENT, apologizes & offers compensation

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Azerbaijan has officially apologized to Moscow for “accidentally” shooting down a Russian military helicopter, over Armenia, on Monday evening. The shock incident led to two of the crew members being killed, while one was injured. … Read More >Azerbaijan confirms it shot down Russian Mi-24 military helicopter over Armenia BY ACCIDENT, apologizes & offers compensation

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2 killed & 1 injured as Russian military helicopter shot down by mobile surface-to-air missile over Armenia – Moscow

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The Russian Mi-24 helicopter crashed in Armenia after being subjected to fire from the ground, Moscow confirmed. The incident took place near the border with Azerbaijan. … Read More >2 killed & 1 injured as Russian military helicopter shot down by mobile surface-to-air missile over Armenia – Moscow

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Azerbaijan says it has seized key Nagorno-Karabakh town of Shusha, but Armenia denies Baku’s claim & insists fighting continues

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Azerbaijani forces have captured the strategic town of Shusha in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region, the country’s president, Ilham Aliyev, announced, on Sunday. Armenia immediately denied the claim, saying fighting was ongoing. … Read More >Azerbaijan says it has seized key Nagorno-Karabakh town of Shusha, but Armenia denies Baku’s claim & insists fighting continues

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Russia & Germany call for immediate ceasefire amid fears Nagorno-Karabakh war could become Yugoslavia-like humanitarian crisis

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The capital of the contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh is preparing for an assault by Azerbaijani troops, this weekend, while Russia and the European Union work to try to secure at least a temporary pause in hostilities. … Read More >Russia & Germany call for immediate ceasefire amid fears Nagorno-Karabakh war could become Yugoslavia-like humanitarian crisis