A court in Azerbaijan continues public hearings involving Armenian nationals accused of committing crimes during the conflict over Karabakh.
Two mass graves have recently been uncovered in Azerbaijan’s Karabakh region, believed to hold the remains of civilians who went missing during the First Karabakh War over 25 years ago. One grave was found near the city of Shusha, and the other along the Askeran-Khojaly road.
Georgian President Mikheil Kavelashvili expressed hope that Armenia and Azerbaijan will sign a peace agreement in the near future, contributing to the positive development dynamics of the South Caucasus region.
A trilateral meeting between the representatives of the foreign ministries of Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Georgia was held in Tbilisi, where the sides discussed prospects for regional stability and cooperation.
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Yerevan has proposed signing a peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan, along with submitting a joint application to the OSCE for the dissolution of the Minsk Group on the same day.
A trilateral meeting between the deputy foreign ministers of Georgia, Azerbaijan, and Armenia is taking place today in Tbilisi.
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan acknowledged that Türkiye could contribute positively to Azerbaijan - Armenia relations but stressed that direct bilateral negotiations between Baku and Yerevan have been the most effective so far.
Hungary has reportedly vetoed a proposed €10 million EU military aid package for Armenia, insisting that Azerbaijan be included in discussions to ensure regional balance.
Small business owners in Armenia staged a protest outside the government building on Monday, voicing strong opposition to a proposed tax increase they say will worsen economic conditions and threaten their operations.
Iran and Armenia conducted joint military exercises on April 9–10 along their shared border, focusing on counterterrorism reinforcing regional stability. The exercises involved high-level military personnel and were aimed at neutralising simulated terrorist threats targeting border checkpoints.
Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov and Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan met on April 12 during the Antalya Diplomacy Forum to discuss the status of normalisation efforts between the two countries.
Armenia and Iran are conducting a joint military exercise on the border between the two countries.
Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev stated that the Armenian occupation of Azerbaijan’s territory prevented the South Caucasus from developing into a more integrated region.
U.S. President Donald Trump hopes for the signing of a long-awaited peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which could mark a new era of stability in the South Caucasus, a senior U.S. official said.
Armenia has confirmed it will not approve or contribute to the CSTO’s 2024 budget, effectively withdrawing from funding the bloc’s operations. This decision follows ongoing tensions, with PM Pashinyan previously labeling the alliance a “security threat” to Armenia.
The Armenian armed forces attempted three reconnaissance drone flights over Azerbaijan Army positions near Gerenzur, but all were successfully intercepted. Meanwhile, Armenian units repeatedly fired on Azerbaijani positions from multiple regions, escalating tensions in the area.
Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan stated on Tuesday that there are no expected changes in Armenia’s relations with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), despite ongoing discussions regarding the country’s stance on the military alliance.
A one-on-one meeting has started between Armenia's Foreign Minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, and Iran's Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi, at the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
A high-level meeting was held at the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs between Armenia’s Foreign Minister, Ararat Mirzoyan, and Iran’s Foreign Minister, Seyed Abbas Araghchi.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze hosted his Armenian counterpart, Nikol Pashinyan, during his visit to Tbilisi, as both leaders underscored the strategic partnership and positive trajectory in bilateral relations between their countries.
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