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Regional Post Summer 2023
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Leaders of Armenia and Russia Discuss Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the press service of the Kremlin reported on 2 August.Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin have discussed the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict, the press service of the Kremlin reported on 2 August. According to the source, the leaders of the two states discussed the practical implementation of the trilateral agreements between the leaders of Armenia, Russia and Azerbaijan on Artsakh dated November 2020, January and November 2021. A telephone conversation was held also between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Russia. Ararat Mirzoyan and Sergey Lavrov discussed “the current security situation in the region", as reported. Besides, on August 1 a phone conversation was held between the Armenian Foreign Minister and US Assistant Secretary of State for European and Eurasian Affairs Karen Donfried. The interlocutors touched upon matters of regional security, the normalization of Armenian-Azerbaijani relations and the conflict in Artsakh. All those conversations were held against the background of announcement by the Artsakh Defense Ministry on Azerbaijani Armed Forces’ attempts to break through the Armenian defense lines located in the Russian peacekeeping force’s zone of responsibility.

50 Cent in Yerevan

50 Cent set Yerevan on fire having his iconic performance at Haya International Music Festival. Here are some photos from the concert that will bring you the hip-hop vibes which took over Hrazdan stadium on July 1st.

Wars in the Past and Wars over the Past: (De)constructing the 9 May celebrations

Celebration of 9 May is a highly symbolic contention point between Russia and former Soviet republics, involving important ramifications. Therefore, Armenia needs to create a national discourse on World War 2 memory and incorporate it into its official narrative.

After 24 April: A To-Do List for Armenia

Armenia needs to reconsider the Armenian Genocide in its political agenda after recognition by major Western countries. Genocide as a fact cannot be a matter of bargain.

History Matters: What Kremlin’s Focusing Means for Armenia

The Russian president’s continuous references to history as justification for his political decisions cannot be incidental. A due appreciation of this circumstance by Armenian policy and opinion makers is long overdue.

Pashinyan in Moscow: Background and Expectations.

Armenian Prime Minster Nikol Pashinyan’s visit comes after intense diplomatic overtures by the West. Official reports on those provide some insights into what can be expected from the talks.

Armenia-Turkey Talks and Possible Outcomes

Armenian-Turkish negotiations continue against the background of a tense situation around Armenia and the neighboring region. Regional Post looks into the details of talks and possible outcomes.

Between Realism and Idealism: Pashinyan’s speech and historical parallels

Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan’s parliament speech raised concerns as to his realistic approach in foreign policy matters. This evokes some historical parallels.

Baku bears responsibility to ensure Karabakh Armenians’ rights, security – EU Spokesperson
Baku bears responsibility to ensure Karabakh Armenians’ rights, security – EU Spokesperson

Peter Stano, the lead spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policy made a statement on the forcible exodus of Armenians from Artsakh on 29 September.

29.09.2023
Azerbaijan’s actions question its suitability as Council of Europe member - Alen Simonyan
Azerbaijan’s actions question its suitability as Council of Europe member - Alen Simonyan

Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Armenia Alen Simonyan said at a meeting of the European Conference of Presidents of Parliament in Dublin on September 29 that with its aggressive actions Baku is calling into question its suitability as a member of the Council of Europe.

29.09.2023
Moscow to decide Karabakh peacekeeping mission’s fate in talks with Baku – Peskov
Moscow to decide Karabakh peacekeeping mission’s fate in talks with Baku – Peskov

Press Secretary of the Russian President Dmitry Peskov said at a briefing on September 29 that the issue of the continued presence of the Russian peacekeeping contingent in Nagorno-Karabakh will be clarified in negotiations with Azerbaijan.

29.09.2023
Armenian FM discusses Azerbaijani aggression in Artsakh with his UK counterpart
Armenian FM discusses Azerbaijani aggression in Artsakh with his UK counterpart

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan had a telephone conversation with Leo Docherty, the UK Minister for Europe on 28 September, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said in a readout.

29.09.2023
Russia threatens “most negative consequences” over Armenia’s ratifying Rome Statute
Russia threatens “most negative consequences” over Armenia’s ratifying Rome Statute

Ratification of the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court by Armenia will have the most negative consequences for bilateral relations, the Russian Foreign Ministry said on September 28.

29.09.2023
Ethnic Cleansing is underway in Artsakh – Armenian Prime Minister
Ethnic Cleansing is underway in Artsakh – Armenian Prime Minister

Armenian Prime Minster Nikol Pashinyan has said at a government meeting on 28 September that a campaign of ethnic cleansing, of which Yerevan has been warning the international community is currently taking place.

28.09.2023
Nagorno-Karabakh president signs decree on dissolving republic
Nagorno-Karabakh president signs decree on dissolving republic

Nagorno-Karabakh President Samvel Shahramanyan has signed an decree on dissolving all state agencies and organizations on the territory of Artsakh, the Nagorno-Karabakh official InfoCenter reported.

28.09.2023
Russia’s Zakharova: US, EU prod Yerevan to make peace giving up Karabakh Armenians’ rights
Russia’s Zakharova: US, EU prod Yerevan to make peace giving up Karabakh Armenians’ rights

Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a briefing on September 27 reproached the United States and the EU with attempts to incline Armenia to sign a peace treaty with Azerbaijan, which does not take into account the rights of the Armenians of Artsakh.

27.09.2023
UN Human Rights Chief urges protection of Karabakh Armenians’ rights
UN Human Rights Chief urges protection of Karabakh Armenians’ rights

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk on 26 September made a statement regarding the mass violations of Arstakh Armenians’ rights. The statement says the following:

27.09.2023
German FM urges Azerbaijan to let observers into Nagorno-Karabakh
German FM urges Azerbaijan to let observers into Nagorno-Karabakh

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called on Azerbaijan on 27 September 2023 to allow international observers to enter Artsakh.

27.09.2023
US, EU and OSCE call on Baku to provide free humanitarian access to Artsakh
US, EU and OSCE call on Baku to provide free humanitarian access to Artsakh

US State Secretary Antony Blinken in his phone conversation with Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev on September 26 has stressed the need to provide unhindered humanitarian access to Nagorno-Karabakh, a readout made public by the US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller says.

27.09.2023
US, EU to provide humanitarian aid to forcibly displaced people from Artsakh
US, EU to provide humanitarian aid to forcibly displaced people from Artsakh

The US government will allocate 11,5 million dollars in humanitarian aid for the forcibly displaced population of Nagorno-Karabakh, USAID Administrator Samantha Power said on 26 September during a visit to the Armenian village of Kornidzor.

26.09.2023
Russian, Iranian leaders discuss situation in Artsakh
Russian, Iranian leaders discuss situation in Artsakh

On September 26, Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh during a telephone conversation with his Iranian counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, the Kremlin press service reported.

26.09.2023
Armenia sends ambulances, choppers to medevac injured in fuel depot blast in Artsakh
Armenia sends ambulances, choppers to medevac injured in fuel depot blast in Artsakh

Ambulances from Armenia have crossed the Hakari checkpoint and were moving towards Stepanakert in order to medically evacuate the heavily injured people in the huge explosion of a fuel depot in Nagorno-Karabakh, Armenpress reported.

26.09.2023
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