Lydia Izovitova

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Lavrov to Aliev, "We have a proposal"

South Caucasus

Lavrov to Aliev, "We have a proposal"

7 April 2016

The Russian Foreign Minister told the Azerbaijani leader that "it is important to have the confidence to take action as soon as possible and to create the necessary prerequisites for the resumption of the political process."

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Karabakh: Diplomacy swings into action, as violence takes a respite.

South Caucasus

Karabakh: Diplomacy swings into action, as violence takes a respite.

6 April 2016

The diplomatic offensive of the last days has been three pronged, even if ostensibly complimentary. Now the Russians have a plan.

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Full OSCE Minsk Group meets in Vienna to discuss crisis in Karabakh

South Caucasus

Full OSCE Minsk Group meets in Vienna to discuss crisis in Karabakh

6 April 2016

A statement from the group calls for immediate negotiations, under the auspices of the Co-chairs, on a comprehensive settlement.

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Biden, Medvedev, Lavrov in talks with Karabakh adversaries

South Caucasus

Biden, Medvedev, Lavrov in talks with Karabakh adversaries

5 April 2016

The international community is calling for an end to the fighting, after the weekend saw the worst violence for two decades

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Kerry and Lavrov discuss Karabakh crisis

South Caucasus

Kerry and Lavrov discuss Karabakh crisis

5 April 2016

The American Secretary of State and Russian Foreign Minister have both called for an end to the violence

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Karabakh dilemma for peace activists.

South Caucasus

Karabakh dilemma for peace activists.

5 April 2016

For Armenian and Azerbaijani peace activists the choice whether to challenge or to embrace the patriotic rhetoric is a difficult one. Many have taken to facebook to express their positions, and the picture is as confusing, as it is on the battle field.

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Armenia warns it will recognise the independence of Karabakh.