The United States has doubled its reward for information leading to the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to $50 million over allegations of drug trafficking and links to criminal groups, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced, Reuters reports. In a video posted to X, Bondi accused Maduro of collaborating with prominent criminal groups…
President of the National Assembly of Armenia Alen Simonyan, who is in the Islamic Republic of Iran on an official visit, met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran Hossein Amir Abdollahian on June 16. After the exchange of greetings, the parties spoke about 30 years of diplomatic relations…
EU Observation Mission in Armenia (EUMA) referred to the latest developments along Armenia-Azerbaijan border. “EUMA increased its patrolling activity – among others – in Armenia-Azerbaijan border areas of Gegharkunik and Syunik Provinces to observe any military developments. Through our presence on the ground, we aim to contribute to calming tensions and EU impartial reporting…
Trucks carrying humanitarian aid of the Iranian Red Crescent have crossed the Armenian-Iranian border. This was reported by the Armenian Red Cross Society. “The Red Crescent of the Islamic Republic of Iran has sent humanitarian aid to flood victims in northern Armenia. Humanitarian aid will be transferred as assistance to flood victims in Lori…
During the 42nd session of the UNESCO General Conference, elections took place for a new president and vice presidents of the General Conference, as well as chairmen and vice chairmen of commissions and committees. Azerbaijan was elected vice president of the UNESCO General Conference. During the session, the agenda of the General Conference…
We are committed to Armenian-Azerbaijan peace and negotiations between the two countries, Spokesperson of US State Secretary Ned Price stated during the briefing. “We believe direct dialogue is key to resolving issues and to reaching that lasting peace, and that lasting peace, by the way, that both countries have stated that they seek. So, we’ll…
US State Department Spokesperson Ned Price issued a statement after Secretary Antony Blinken’s meeting with Turkish foreign minister Mevlut Cavusoglu. “Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with Turkish Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu in New York City. Secretary Blinken and Foreign Minister Cavusoglu discussed tensions in the South Caucasus, and the Secretary noted…
US President Donald Trump said that despite the complexity of the situation, significant progress has been made in the war in Ukraine in recent weeks. During talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at the NATO summit in Ankara on July 8, Trump commented on his contacts with the presidents of Ukraine and Russia. He…
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan claimed that he will not allow the opposition to lambast Russia and its President Vladimir Putin. He said it during a speech in Istanbul Friday, addressing opposition leader Kemal Kılıchdaroğlu, who previously claimed that Russia interferes in the Turkish elections. “You [Kılıchdaroğlu] have to excuse me, but I will not…
Turkey’s parliament on Thursday approved a tough pre-election law that could see reporters and social media users jailed for up to three years for spreading “fake news,” Agence France-Presse reported. The new rules cement the government’s already-firm grip on the media eight months before a general election that President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan enters trailing in…
Reuters. U.S. President Trump said Wednesday (April 1) other countries should guard the Strait of Hormuz calling on Japan, France, South Korea and China to take up the task. Speaking at an Easter White House event, Trump suggested that other nations should take a more active role in securing the strait. In a…
There are good proposals for resolving the Ukrainian conflict, Belarusian President Aleksandr Lukashenko told the media after the talks with Russian President Vladimir in Moscow 26 September, BelTA has learned. “You can say and declare anything. But what if the Kremlin strikes Bankovaya Street [a street in Kiev where Ukrainian government institutions are headquartered]? What…
Edmon Marukyan, Ambassador-at-Large of Armenia, referred to the false claims by Azerbaijan on integration of Armenians. “On a daily basis Azerbaijan is proving that it is not even capable of ensuring the narratives it’s been formulating in front of the eyes of the international community. For instance, Azerbaijan claimed that they want to…
The Foreign Affairs Committee at European Parliament questioned Kaja Kallas, Estonian candidate for High Representative/Vice-President for foreign affairs and security policy, the EP press office reports. In her introductory statement, Ms Kallas pledged to work on strengthening the EU’s position in the world and safeguarding its geopolitical and economic security. She also called for…
George Simion, the leader of the far-right Romanian party Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR) who won the first round of the Romanian presidential elections, has demanded that Ukraine compensate his country for its assistance, Digi24 reports. Simion stated that his position on Russia’s aggressive war against Ukraine is “neutrality, no escalation, no supplying…
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the opening day of the BRICS summit in Kazan. “Russian-Indian relations have the character of a particularly privileged strategic partnership and continue to actively develop,” Putin told Modi in his welcoming speech. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in turn,…
Armenian Parliament’s ‘Civil Cantract’ faction deputy Emma Palyan asked Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan whether there was a response to our proposals for a peace treaty by Azerbaijan or the OSCE Minsk Group co-chair countries. Nikol Pashinyan noted that there is no response as such yet. “When we receive a similar document, it takes a…
Ukraine is already officially purchasing a new guided aerial bomb for the Armed Forces, while simultaneously developing nearly a dozen similar weapons that could change the balance in the skies, Colonel Vladyslav Voloshyn, head of the Central Directorate for Innovation Activities of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, said in a comment to Ukrinform. After…
An aide to President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Sunday a US call for Ukraine to hold an election after agreeing a ceasefire with Russia looked like a “failed plan” if that is all it consists of, though more details were needed, The Business Standard reports. US President Donald Trump’s top Ukraine official…
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday reportedly warned the U.K. that it would be “very dangerous” for the country to do business with China, after London and Beijing announced steps aimed at mending ties, CNBC reports. After years of strained relations, China and the U.K. are looking to develop a long-term strategic partnership following…
Iranian Foreign Ministry Spokesman Nasser Kana’ani deplored the unfriendly remarks made by Azerbaijan President Ilham Aliyev, and urged Baku to refrain from hostile measures and comments which could led to diplomatic tensions between the two countries, Fars News Agency reports. Kana’ani told reporters on Monday that Tehran has clearly expressed its views on relations…
Charles Michel, President of the European Council congratulated Ilham Aliyev on his re-election as the president of Azerbaijan. “Congratulated Ilham Aliyev on his reelection and extended best wishes for his new mandate. Underlined the importance of continued engagement with OSCE/ODIHR. Discussed also EU-Azerbaijan relations and cooperation, including connectivity and energy. Had substantive discussions also…
Blocking food, water and medicine for the Armenian people in Azeri-occupied Nagorno-Karabakh is a violation of international law, Jim McGovern, Co-chairman of the Human Rights Commission of the US Congress, wrote about it on his Twitter. “The President of US must use all leverage on Azerbaijan, including suspending military aid, to end the blockade of…
As part of a visit to the US capital, Turkish Presidential Spokesman İbrahim Kalın held talks Tuesday with President Joe Biden’s National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan at the White House and Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland at the State Department, Anadolu reports. Kalın and the US officials discussed political and economic relations, last…
In response to the accusations and threats of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev against France and the Armenian-French military cooperation Spokesperson for foreign affairs and security policyof the EU, Peter Stano noted that the history of the EU shows that building trust between countries after a long conflict requires time, forgiveness and patience. Answering a…
Israel is considering announcing “symbolic” withdrawals from occupied territory in southern Lebanon as part of upcoming talks, according to an Israeli source familiar with the matter, CNN reports. The idea has been discussed ahead of three days of talks between Israel and Lebanon set to take place under the auspices of the Trump administration…
Luxembourg froze Russian assets in the amount of 2.5 billion euros as part of the sanctions.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Friday described the mass influx of migrants into the Spanish enclave of Ceuta as “an attack” and “a violation of Spain’s territorial integrity,” while pledging to restore normality “as soon as possible.” Speaking in Ceuta, Sanchez said the government stands with residents following the migrant influx, calling the…
On February 15, President of Ukraine Vladimir Zelensky called Ilham Aliyev, the press service of the President of Azerbaijan reported. The report says that “Zelensky expressed gratitude to Aliyev for supporting the territorial integrity and sovereignty of Ukraine and the humanitarian assistance provided. During the conversation, the parties discussed issues of cooperation within the…
Armenia-Russia-Azerbaijan trilateral working group co-chaired by Deputy Prime Ministers Mher Grigoryan, Alexei Overchuk and Shahin Mustafayev, held its 11th meeting in Moscow on December 6, the Armenian Government’s Press office reports. The parties highlighted the Russia’s positive role in the settlement of the relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as well as in the efforts…
