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international-relations2 years ago•3 min saved

Putin Warns West of Repeating Soviet Mistakes in Ukraine

A Russian truck carrying humanitarian aid has crossed into the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh via territory controlled by Azerbaijan, marking the first time such a crossing has been allowed in over three decades. The shipment arrived after an agreement between Armenian-backed separatist leaders in Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan to allow aid deliveries to the region. The reopening of the transport link comes after the Lachin Corridor, the previous route for aid deliveries, was effectively blocked by Baku. The move has raised concerns about control over aid shipments and the reestablishment of authority in the region.

via Radio Free Europe / Radio Liberty|

#azerbaijan #humanitarian-aid #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Transport Corridor Deal Reached to Reopen Karabakh Routes

Azerbaijan has agreed to reopen the Lachin Corridor, the only highway connecting Armenia to the breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh, on the condition that local leaders accept aid from Azerbaijan. This comes after authorities in Nagorno-Karabakh announced they would accept humanitarian shipments from the Russian Red Cross via an alternative road. Aid organizations have been unable to transport supplies into Nagorno-Karabakh for two months, leading to a worsening humanitarian crisis. The US and EU have urged Azerbaijan to reopen the corridor, but Azerbaijan insists that humanitarian supplies must come from inside its territory.

via POLITICO Europe|

#armenia #azerbaijan #humanitarian-crisis

peace-and-security2 years ago•2 min saved

"Security Council Urges Unimpeded Aid Passage in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict"

The UN Security Council emphasized the importance of the "rapid and unimpeded passage" of humanitarian aid through the Lachin Corridor in Armenia-Azerbaijan. The UN has been unable to independently verify the movement of people and goods in the region, and reports of food and medicine shortages and disruption to critical services have emerged. The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has been unable to transport humanitarian assistance through the corridor for several weeks. The ICRC and other impartial humanitarian organizations should be allowed access to the region to address the urgent needs of civilians. The UN Secretary-General has called for the parties to intensify efforts towards long-term normalization of relations for peace and security in the region.

via UN News|

#armenia #azerbaijan #humanitarian-aid

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Armenia Urges Allies for Aid in Nagorno-Karabakh Amidst Azerbaijani Tensions

Armenia has accused Azerbaijan of blocking humanitarian aid to Nagorno-Karabakh by obstructing the Lachin Corridor, the only road from Armenia into the breakaway region. Armenian authorities have called on international allies to pressure Azerbaijan to allow 19 trucks carrying 400 tons of aid to pass. The ongoing dispute over the road has worsened tensions between the two countries, which have a long history of conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. Azerbaijan views Armenia's attempt to send the convoy as a violation of its territorial integrity and sovereignty.

via The Associated Press|

#armenia #azerbaijan #humanitarian-aid

politics2 years ago•1 min saved

US calls for reopening road to disputed enclave in Armenia.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken has urged the reopening of the Lachin corridor, the only land link between Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh, and called for commercial and private vehicles to be allowed to use it as soon as possible. Blinken spoke with the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, expressing American support for the peace process. Armenia had objected to Azerbaijan's establishing a checkpoint at the corridor's entry, calling it a violation of the 2020 cease-fire.

via DW|

#armenia #azerbaijan #lachin-corridor

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Azerbaijan Establishes Checkpoint on Route to Armenia Amid Tensions

Azerbaijan has set up a checkpoint on the only land link between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, sparking tensions between the two nations that have fought two wars over the region. The move violates the 2020 ceasefire agreement and has been criticized by the US and France. Azerbaijan claims the checkpoint is to prevent illegal transportation of manpower, weapons, and mines, while Armenia denies the allegations. The Lachin corridor is patrolled by Russian peacekeepers, and the separatist authorities of Nagorno-Karabakh have called on Russia to prevent the establishment of the checkpoint.

via The Moscow Times|

#armenia #azerbaijan #lachin-corridor

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Azerbaijan's Checkpoint on Armenia-Nagorno-Karabakh Route Sparks Tensions and Fatal Clashes

Azerbaijan has set up a checkpoint on the only land link between Armenia and the Nagorno-Karabakh enclave, sparking tensions between the two ex-Soviet Caucasus nations that fought two wars over Azerbaijan's Armenian-majority region of Nagorno-Karabakh. The move violates the 2020 ceasefire agreement and has been condemned by Armenia and the US government. The Lachin corridor is patrolled by Russian peacekeepers, and tensions have risen over the corridor since last year.

via FRANCE 24 English|

#armenia #azerbaijan #lachin-corridor

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Azerbaijan establishes checkpoint on crucial route to Armenia and Nagorno-Karabakh.

Azerbaijan has set up a checkpoint on the only road connecting Armenia to the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region for the first time since the 2020 war. The move was in response to a similar move by Armenia. The road has been patrolled by Russian peacekeepers since the end of the war, but skirmishes between the two enemy states have persisted. The US expressed deep concern regarding the Azerbaijani checkpoint, while Armenia condemned it as a "flagrant violation" of the 2020 cease-fire agreement.

via DW (English)|

#armenia #azerbaijan #checkpoint

conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

Deadly Clashes Erupt Between Armenia and Azerbaijan Along Border

Military forces from Armenia and Azerbaijan clashed along their border, resulting in at least seven soldiers being killed. The clash occurred near the Lachin Corridor, the only road connecting Armenia with Nagorno-Karabakh, which has been blocked for months. The road blockage has led to food shortages in Nagorno-Karabakh, and Azerbaijan has periodically cut gas and electricity supplies. Both countries have accused each other of violating the armistice terms.

via Fox News|

#armenia #azerbaijan #border-clash

conflict2 years ago•1 min saved

Border Skirmish between Armenian and Azeri Troops Leaves Seven Dead

Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of initiating a fatal clash around the contested Nagorno-Karabakh region which killed seven soldiers. The Azeri defence ministry said three troops had died in a clash close to the contested Lachin Corridor, a key road into Nagorno-Karabakh from Armenia that crosses through Azeri territory. The Armenian defence ministry said four of its soldiers had died and another six had been wounded. The latest standoff has been seen as a key test of Moscow’s ongoing influence in the region as it wages its own war in Ukraine.

via The Guardian|

#armenia #azerbaijan #conflict