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Stanislav Pritchin: Baku and Yerevan may sign a peace treaty within a year

Stanislav Pritchin: Baku and Yerevan may sign a peace treaty within a year

The 2nd International Conference of the Western Azerbaijan Community "The Right to Return: Advancing Justice for Azerbaijanis Expelled from Armenia" took place in Baku the day before. Vestnik Kavkaza correspondent Marina Lagutina spoke with Stanislav Pritchin, Head of the Central Asia Sector at IMEMO RAS, about the prospects for peace in the South Caucasus.

Armenia legalizes border delimitation with Azerbaijan

Armenia legalizes border delimitation with Azerbaijan

The National Assembly of Armenia has ratified provisions on the delimitation of the border with Azerbaijan this morning. As many as 67 deputies voted in favor. There were no abstentions or votes against. Only the ruling …

Iran facilitates Armenian vehicles’ entry into country

Iran facilitates Armenian vehicles’ entry into country

Iran's Touring and Automobile Club introduced a new initiative to facilitate the entry of vehicles from Armenia into the Islamic Republic, Tehran Times reported. The program is aimed at reducing customs procedures and …

Ankara and Yerevan to meet on Turkish-Armenian border

Ankara and Yerevan to meet on Turkish-Armenian border

The Armenian and Turkish special representatives for normalization will have their next meeting on July 30. The 5th meeting between Ruben Rubinyan and Serdar Kilic will take place on the Armenia-Turkiye border. …

Azerbaijan extends quarantine once again

Azerbaijan extends quarantine once again

The quarantine period in Azerbaijan has been extended until October this year. The Chairman of the Azerbaijani government, Ali Asadov, approved the extension of quarantine in Azerbaijan until October 1, 2024.

Monument to Russian border guards desecrated in Yerevan

Monument to Russian border guards desecrated in Yerevan

The monument erected in memory of the Armenian and Russian border guards, who served on the Armenian borders, was desecrated in Yerevan. The flag of Russia at the monument in the Victory Park was torn and the coat of arms was …

Azerbaijani flag raised in four villages of Gazakh region

Azerbaijani flag raised in four villages of Gazakh region

Azerbaijan has taken control of four villages on the border with Armenia after 34 years. On May 24, the State Border Service of Azerbaijan took control of the villages of Baghanis Ayrim, Ashagi Askipara, Kheyrimli and Gizilhajili …

Armenia replaces army with border guards in Tavush region

Armenia replaces army with border guards in Tavush region

Border guards from the Armenian National Security Service have taken positions along the delimited section of the Armenian-Azerbaijani border in the Tavush region, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an address to the …

Norway closes border to Russian tourists

Norway closes border to Russian tourists

From May 29, citizens of the Russian Federation will be able to enter Norway only with a work or study visa. Transit trips and tourism will be prohibited. Russians will still be able to enter Norway with a residence permit and to visit close relatives.