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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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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

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Russia promises ‘necessary’ assistance to Yerevan if Nagorno-Karabakh fighting spills onto Armenia’s soil

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Moscow has promised to provide the “necessary assistance” to Armenia if ongoing fighting in the Azerbaijani breakaway Nagorno-Karabakh region reaches the country’s territory, after Yerevan called on the Kremlin for help. … Read More >Russia promises ‘necessary’ assistance to Yerevan if Nagorno-Karabakh fighting spills onto Armenia’s soil

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Live Updates: Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree in Geneva Not to Target Civilians and Civilian Facilities

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Armenia and Azerbaijan have agreed to three ceasefire deals over the past month (two mediated by Russia, and one by the United States), but all of them fell through, as Baku and Yerevan accused each other of violating the agreements and continuing the attacks in Karabakh mere hours after the truces entered into force. … Read More >Live Updates: Armenia, Azerbaijan Agree in Geneva Not to Target Civilians and Civilian Facilities

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Another Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire fails: Warring parties trade bitter accusations over who violated latest US-brokered truce

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Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of violating a Monday truce in Nagorno-Karabakh, with heavy artillery fire. Reports of renewed hostilities came after a fresh attempt to reach a ceasefire was announced in Washington. … Read More >Another Nagorno-Karabakh ceasefire fails: Warring parties trade bitter accusations over who violated latest US-brokered truce

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Third time’s the charm? Armenia & Azerbaijan pledge to resume ceasefire on Monday after weekend talks in Washington

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Yerevan and Baku have renewed their commitments under a ceasefire deal agreed on earlier this month in Moscow, but which was plagued with violations from both sides, after separate meetings with US officials in Washington. … Read More >Third time’s the charm? Armenia & Azerbaijan pledge to resume ceasefire on Monday after weekend talks in Washington

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Trump touts ‘really good progress’ at Armenia-Azerbaijan talks in Washington as shelling in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh intensifies

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Even as US President Donald Trump praised the “progress” made in talks between Armenia and Azerbaijan, air raid sirens sounded over Stepanakert in the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh, heralding another round of artillery bombardment. … Read More >Trump touts ‘really good progress’ at Armenia-Azerbaijan talks in Washington as shelling in disputed Nagorno-Karabakh intensifies