11 February: Russia will in 2012 sell to Azerbaijan Military helicopters and T90 tanks according to various media sources. Similar equipment was sold by Russia to Azerbaijan in 2011 (agencies)

Borrell underlined that the European Union will make every effort to support the peace process and to remain a committed partner to the Afghan people. "Of course, we will have to take into account the evolving situation, but disengagement is not an option.  We are clear on that: there is no alternative to a negotiated political settlement, through inclusive peace talks.