South Caucasus

Russia wanted to restrain Pashinyan, not remove him, analyst says

AZE.US Russia was unlikely to expect Armenia’s opposition to take power. Moscow’s more realistic goal may have been to deny Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan a...

Russia Risks Losing Armenia and the South Caucasus, Iskandaryan Says

AZE.US Russia risks losing its remaining influence in Armenia and across the South Caucasus if it severs economic ties with Yerevan, Armenian political analyst Alexander...

Pashinyan’s Victory May Have Been Part of a Political Deal

AZE.US Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s election victory may have been part of a political compromise designed to keep him in power while preventing him...

Georgia-Azerbaijan Ties Have Reached an Unprecedented Level, Kobakhidze Says

AZE.US Georgia’s relations with Azerbaijan have reached an unprecedented level in both political and economic terms, Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said. Speaking during a debate...

Armenia Election Was a Failure for Russia and Its Political Handlers, Analyst Says

AZE.US Armenia’s parliamentary election was a major setback for Russia and the political forces backed by Moscow, Azerbaijani political analyst Rizvan Huseynov said. Speaking on the...

Russian pressure pushed Armenians to vote for Pashinyan, Musabekov says

AZE.US Russian pressure on Armenia backfired and helped mobilize voters behind Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Azerbaijani lawmaker Rasim Musabekov said. Speaking on the Daily Europe Online...

Azerbaijan and Lithuania Discuss Armenia Peace Process

AZE.US Azerbaijan and Lithuania held political consultations in Vilnius, with talks covering bilateral ties, relations with the European Union and the peace process between Baku...

Aliyev defeated Putin in Armenia’s election, Azerbaijani politician says

Eldar Namazov says Armenia’s election became a referendum on peace with Azerbaijan, with Pashinyan’s victory also marking a setback for Vladimir Putin’s influence.

EU mission chief in Armenia cannot be seen as impartial – Velizade

AZE.US Azerbaijani political analyst Ilgar Velizade has questioned the impartiality of Nathalie Loiseau, the French member of the European Parliament who chaired the European Parliament’s...

Armenia Election Ends With 59% Turnout as Vote Counting Begins

AZE.US Polls closed in Armenia on Sunday after a closely watched parliamentary election that could determine the country’s foreign policy direction and the future of...

Pashinyan Says There Is No Crisis in Armenia’s Relations With Moscow

AZE.US Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said after casting his ballot in the country’s parliamentary election that he saw no crisis in relations with Russia,...

TRIPP route could be completed by 2028, expert says

TRIPP is expected to provide a transport link between mainland Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan through Armenian territory.

Baku-Tbilisi train proposed for extension to Batumi

AZE.US The recently restored Baku-Tbilisi passenger train should be extended to Batumi, creating a direct rail connection between the Caspian and Black Sea coasts, transport...

Armenia’s election becomes part of Russia-West power struggle

AZE.US Armenia’s parliamentary election has become part of a broader struggle between Russia and the West for influence in the South Caucasus, Azerbaijani political analyst...

Russia signals it will work with Armenia if Pashinyan wins

AZE.US Russia is ready to maintain constructive relations with Armenia if Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan wins the June 7 election, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said. Peskov...

Armenia is voting on more than Pashinyan. It is voting on whether it can become a state

By AZE.US Editorial Team Armenia’s June 7 parliamentary election is not just a vote on Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. It is a test of whether...

Traveling to Georgia With Your Own Car: An Alternative Option Emerges

AZE.US A new travel option is being discussed in Azerbaijan for people who want to visit Georgia and still use their own car during the...

Would They Buy a Home in Yerevan? Baku Residents Weigh In on Return to Armenia

AZE.US Residents of Baku were asked whether Azerbaijanis would be ready to return to Armenia, live in Yerevan and even buy property there, as the...

U.S. Deepens Regional Role As Russia Pressures Armenia

AZE.US The South Caucasus is entering a new political phase, with the United States expanding its regional role while Russia increases pressure on Armenia ahead...

Armenia Sends Goods To EU Markets After Russian Bans

AZE.US Armenia has started redirecting part of its export flow away from Russia after Moscow imposed new restrictions on several Armenian goods, Prime Minister Nikol...

Velizade: Moscow Pressures Armenia, But Effect May Be Opposite

AZE.US Azerbaijani political analyst Ilgar Velizade said Moscow’s pressure on Armenia could produce the opposite of the result Russia wants, as Yerevan becomes more alert...

Moscow Will Struggle To Keep Armenia As A Foothold, Musabekov Says

AZE.US Armenia’s elections have turned into more than a domestic political contest, Azerbaijani lawmaker Rasim Musabekov said, describing them as a test of whether Moscow...

Kocharyan Warns Armenia Of “Catastrophe” If Ties With Russia Break

Former Armenian President Robert Kocharyan said Armenia’s choice between the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union is existential for its economy, warning that a rupture with Russia could hit exports, farmers and the country’s economic stability.

Simonyan Frames Peace With Azerbaijan As Armenia’s Sovereignty Test

Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan said Armenia must define its borders, move beyond old dependencies and treat peace with Azerbaijan as part of its new understanding of sovereignty.

Russia Recalls Ambassador From Armenia For Consultations Over EU Course

AZE.US Russia has recalled its ambassador from Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, to Moscow for consultations amid growing tensions over Yerevan’s push toward closer ties with the...

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