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Azerbaijan crosses a red line, attacks Armenian territory

October 14, 2020 Raffi Elliott 11

YEREVAN—Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan reiterated his country’s support for a return to negotiations as the ongoing conflict rages for its 18th day. In a televised address to the nation, Pashinyan said that while Armenia […]

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Russia attempts to save ceasefire as Artsakh holds off more attacks

October 13, 2020 Raffi Elliott 3

YEREVAN—Amid a frenzied attempt to maintain the seemingly nonexistent ceasefire established over the weekend, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov held talks with the European Union on Tuesday following Monday’s meeting with Armenia’s FM Zohrab Mnatsakanyan.  […]

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Azeri forces continue attacks on Stepanakert, ECHR tells Turkey to stand down

October 6, 2020 Raffi Elliott 1

YEREVAN—Despite reports of relative calm along the front line on Tuesday morning, Azerbaijan resumed its offensive in Artsakh later in the day. At around four in the afternoon, the Artsakh Defense Ministry announced that it […]

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Remember Arthur

October 6, 2020 Raffi Elliott 10

It’s odd how cries of joy and cries of pain sound the same in the beginning. I was in the other room when we got the call—yes, that call—the one you pray never to receive […]

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Armenia Obliterates Azeri Drones Over Provinces Near Yerevan as World Leaders Urge a Ceasefire

October 1, 2020 Raffi Elliott 0

YEREVAN—Armenia’s Air Defense Forces eliminated a group of four Azeri drones appearing in the night sky above the Armenian provinces of Kotayk and Gegharkunik in the midnight hours on Thursday. The downing of the UAVs […]

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Turkey aiding Azeris, Martakert targeted on fourth day of fighting

September 30, 2020 Raffi Elliott 5

YEREVAN—Residents of Artsakh’s capital Stepanakert are bracing for another night of incessant air-raid sirens following destructive drone strikes throughout the early morning hours. In a noteworthy turn of events, Turkey’s involvement in the conflict reached […]

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Conflict Escalates as Armenia Accuses Turkey of Shooting Down its Aircraft

September 29, 2020 Raffi Elliott 6

YEREVAN—The Armenian Ministry of Defense (MoD) announced on Tuesday that a Turkish F-16 Fighting Falcon shot down an Armenian SU-25 Frogfoot ground-attack jet over Armenian airspace earlier in the day. “Unfortunately, the pilot died a […]

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Artsakh Defense Army holds its own in second day of heavy fighting

September 28, 2020 Raffi Elliott 18

YEREVAN—Battles of varying intensity continue to rage along the entire length of the Line of Contact (LoC) as Azerbaijan’s attempted invasion of Artsakh enters its second day. Artsakh President Arayik Harutyunyan announced on Monday that […]

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Armenia Transformation Strategy 2050 Briefly Explained

September 23, 2020 Raffi Elliott 3

At an event on Monday timed to coincide with the 29th anniversary of Armenia’s Declaration of Independence, PM Nikol Pashinyan unveiled his government’s long-promised development strategy. The roadmap entitled Armenia Transformation Strategy 2050 lays out […]

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Armenia Marks Independence Day Under Pandemic Protocols

September 21, 2020 Raffi Elliott 0

YEREVAN—The 29th anniversary of Armenia’s regaining independence from the Soviet Union was marked with more sober celebrations this year, as the country continues to deal with the global COVID-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan attended […]

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