"Leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia Discuss Peace Prospects in Caucasus"
The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia, President Ilham Aliyev and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, discuss the prospects for peace in the South Caucasus region, particularly in Nagorno-Karabakh. Despite a ceasefire deal brokered by Russia in 2020, tensions remain high, and recent disagreements over the Lachin Corridor indicate a long road to peace. The United States and the European Union have been involved in mediating the crisis, as Russia's role has diminished. Both leaders express hope for peace, but the path forward remains uncertain.