Russia ‘criticises’ Armenia’s International Criminal Court ratification
TASS cited a source from the Russian Foreign Ministry as warning of ‘extremely negative consequences’ if the ratification went ahead.
Azerbaijan ‘breaches line of contact’ seizing positions in Nagorno-Karabakh
The Azerbaijani Defence Ministry said they were taking ‘urgent measures’ to prevent the alleged construction of a road bypassing the Lachin corridor.
‘There will be a peace treaty’, announces Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan made public statements both promising a peace treaty and accusing Azerbaijan of instigating conflict on Thursday.
Fears grow of new war between Armenia and Azerbaijan
Growing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan and in Nagorno-Karabakh have led to fears that a new escalation, or full-scale war, may be inevitable.
Mayor of Yerevan resigns
Pashinyan ally Tigran Avinyan will be Civil Contract’s candidate in municipal elections scheduled for autumn.
Week of ceasefire violations in Nagorno-Karabakh as tensions mount
Tensions have increased since a deadly clash on 5 March, leading to fears of a new escalation in the region.
Former Armenian Deputy Health Minister arrested over alleged COVID embezzlement
Eleven people have been detained, including the current deputy mayor of Yerevan.
Armenia refuses CSTO Deputy Secretary General term
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry has confirmed that the country is refusing to send a representative to serve as Deputy Secretary General of the Collective Security Treaty Organisation.
Nagorno-Karabakh claims Azerbaijan offered ‘integration’ or ‘tougher measures’
Nagorno-Karabakh’s President said that Azerbaijan had threatened ‘tougher and more drastic steps’ if Nagorno-Karabakh did not agree to integration with Azerbaijan.
Nagorno-Karabakh appoints former prosecutor as State Minister
Gurgen Nersisyan was appointed to replace the billionaire Russian-Armenian Ruben Vardanyan, who was sacked a week ago.