New tensions ignite over Karabakh region, 3 soldiers killed

Nagorno-Karabakh military officials said drone attacks carried out by Azerbaijani forces killed two of their troops and wounded another 14.

Armenia Detains 125 Protesters Calling on Pashinyan to Quit - Tasnim News Agency

Police in Armenia's capital on Monday detained 125 anti-government demonstrators that were blocking streets to protest against Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Armenia says it has agreed to peace talks with Azerbaijan over Karabakh - The Jerusalem Post

Armenia and Azerbaijan on Wednesday agreed to peace talks to address tensions over the territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, which borders both nations, the office of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.

Yerevan urges Russian peacekeepers to stop Azerbaijani troop advance in Karabakh

 (Interfax) - Yerevan expects the Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh to take measures to have Azerbaijani troops leave their area of responsibility, the Armenian Foreign Ministry said.

Armenian president resigns citing insufficient constitutional authorization - China.org.cn

Armenian President Armen Sarkissian on Sunday announced his resignation, citing the lack of constitutional power for him to solve domestic and foreign policy problems.

In a statement posted on the presidential website, he attributed his resignation to "a paradoxical situation when the President has to be a guarantor of statehood without actually having any real tool."

Russian, Turkish presidents discuss boosting bilateral ties - China.org.cn

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and Russian President Vladimir Putin on Sunday discussed ways to enhance bilateral relations and exchanged views on regional developments, Turkey's presidency said.

Artsakh Leadership Blasts Pashinyan for ‘Dangerous’ Remarks about Karabakh Status – Asbarez.com

The leadership of Artsakh, including its parliament, voiced outrage at remarks made by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who on Friday called into question Artsakh’s independence, prompting Stepanakert officials to firmly protest statements that can jeopardize the right to self-determination of the people of Artsakh.

Armenia Confirms Mutual Appointment of Special Envoys With Turkey - Sputnik International

(Sputnik) - Armenia confirms the mutual appointment of a special representative to settle the relations with Turkey, Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesman Vahan Hunanyan said on Tuesday.

«La trêve est évidemment fragile» : Claude Blanchemaison revient sur les tensions au Haut-Karabagh

 

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Baku Removes Exhibits from Macabre ‘Trophy Park’ as International Court Begins Hearing Case Against Azerbaijan – Asbarez.com

Azerbaijan has confirmed that displays depicting Armenian soldiers and helmets of Artsakh soldiers seized during the 44-Day War have been removed from the notoriously macabre “Trophy Park,” which was inaugurated in Baku last spring as a testament to Azerbaijan’s so-called success in the war.

Russia sends troops to Armenian border with Azerbaijan after cry for help from Yerevan following altercations with Azeri forces — RT

 Armenia has confirmed reports that border guards from Russia have been deployed on the country’s frontier with Azerbaijan, as part of Moscow’s agreement with its allies in Yerevan to help bolster the Caucasian nation’s defenses.

Baku Intends to Start New Military Clashes in Karabakh: Pashinyan - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Acting Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan said Azerbaijan intends to start new military clashes in Nagorno-Karabakh and on the Armenian-Azerbaijani border, he said on Saturday at a press conference with President of the European Council Charles Michel.

Armenian Security Council disagrees with CSTO assessment of situation at the border - TASS

Armenian Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan disagreed with some assessments CSTO Secretary-General Stanislav Zas made in his July 3 statement during the phone call between the two officials Monday the Security Council office said.

Macron Calls for Karabakh Settlement with ‘Respect for Armenia’s Sovereignty’ – Asbarez.com

President Emmanuel Macron of France said only a political settlement of the Karabakh conflict can bring stability to the region.

Polarized by War, Armenia Votes Sunday in Early Election - Tasnim News Agency

(Tasnim) – Armenia's premier is facing a tough challenge at the polls after a humiliating defeat for Armenian forces in last year's fighting with Azerbaijan over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

Erdogan muestra su apoyo a Azerbaiyán en Nagorno-Karabaj

 

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Azerbaijan accuses Armenia of shelling its positions in Kalbajar District - TASS

The Azerbaijani Defense Ministry accused the Armenian military of shelling its positions in Azerbaijan’s Kalbajar District, the ministry reported in a statement published on Thursday.

Azerbaijani troops must leave Armenian territory: Macron | THE DAILY STAR

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Azerbaijani troops to leave Armenian territory after a series of incidents in the last weeks raised fears of a fresh surge in fighting between the Caucasus foes after a six-week war last year.

US urges release of Armenian troops Baku says are infiltrators

The US on Thursday called on Azerbaijan to release Armenian soldiers arrested as they entered the country to allegedly mine routes to military positions.

Armenia & Azerbaijan in fresh standoff over land-mined border, with Armenian soldiers captured & accused of supply route sabotage — RT

 Months after a ceasefire ended the bloody Nagorno-Karabakh war, Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of staging incursions beyond their bitterly contested frontiers, after six Armenian soldiers were detained on Thursday.