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The South Caucasus is no longer Russia’s backyard
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The South Caucasus is no longer Russia’s backyard

27 August 2025
For decades, Russia has stood at the centre of the South Caucasus’ security order. No peace deal, no war settlement, no major infrastructure project could be imagined without Moscow’s involvement. Yet this year, for the first time in Azerbaijan’s modern history, that assumption has been openly challenged. A series of diplomatic clashes between Baku and Moscow, followed last week by the U.S.-mediated summit in Washington, show that Azerbaijan is willing to confront Russia more directly than ever before, and that the South Caucasus may now be shifting away from Moscow at an accelerated pace.
Simona Scotti

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Karabakh Armenians mark independence.
Karabakh Armenians mark independence.
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Karabakh Armenians mark independence.

3 September 2014
Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan, joined leaders of the self-declared Nagorno-Karabakh Republic at ceremonies marking the 23rd anniversary since the Armenians of Karabakh declared independence.
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Sargsyan: The Kazan Document is still on the table. Armenian President said peacekeeping forces can be deployed if there is a peace agreement.
Sargsyan: The Kazan Document is still on the table. Armenian President said peacekeeping forces can be deployed if there is a peace agreement.
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Sargsyan: The Kazan Document is still on the table. Armenian President said peacekeeping forces can be deployed if there is a peace agreement.

11 August 2014
Speaking after meeting his Azerbaijani counterpart in Sochi the Armenian President said peacekeeping forces can be deployed if there is a peace agreement.
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10 August: There are reports of fresh violence on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Azerbaijani sources report that one soldier was killed and another injured at around 10.00 pm on Saturd
10 August: There are reports of fresh violence on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Azerbaijani sources report that one soldier was killed and another injured at around 10.00 pm on Saturd
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10 August: There are reports of fresh violence on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Azerbaijani sources report that one soldier was killed and another injured at around 10.00 pm on Saturd

10 August 2014
10 August: There are reports of fresh violence on the line of contact separating Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict zone. Azerbaijani sources report that one soldier was killed and another injured at around 10.00 pm on Saturday in incidents near the Tovuz region. Armenian sources report widespread cease fire violations overnight, but have not spoken of any casualties.
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9 August: President Ilham Aliev of Azerbaijan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia are today in Sochi where they are expected to meet separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin is tomorrow (Sunday) also expected to meet with the two Presid
9 August: President Ilham Aliev of Azerbaijan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia are today in Sochi where they are expected to meet separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin is tomorrow (Sunday) also expected to meet with the two Presid
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9 August: President Ilham Aliev of Azerbaijan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia are today in Sochi where they are expected to meet separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin is tomorrow (Sunday) also expected to meet with the two Presid

9 August 2014
9 August: President Ilham Aliev of Azerbaijan and President Serzh Sargsyan of Armenia are today in Sochi where they are expected to meet separately with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Putin is tomorrow (Sunday) also expected to meet with the two Presidents together to discuss the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
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8 August: Azerbaijan has said that an Armenian captured during on going hostilities has died of heart failure. Twenty five year old Karen Petrossian was captured yesterday. Azerbaijani sources say that the International Committee of the Red Cross has been
8 August: Azerbaijan has said that an Armenian captured during on going hostilities has died of heart failure. Twenty five year old Karen Petrossian was captured yesterday. Azerbaijani sources say that the International Committee of the Red Cross has been
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8 August: Azerbaijan has said that an Armenian captured during on going hostilities has died of heart failure. Twenty five year old Karen Petrossian was captured yesterday. Azerbaijani sources say that the International Committee of the Red Cross has been

8 August 2014
8 August: Azerbaijan has said that an Armenian captured during on going hostilities has died of heart failure. Twenty five year old Karen Petrossian was captured yesterday. Azerbaijani sources say that the International Committee of the Red Cross has been informed (commonspace.eu with APA).
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Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders
Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders
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Aliev, Sargsyan, to meet Putin in Sochi seperately.Lavrov said a meeting between them is possible but if and how will depend on two leaders

5 August 2014
The Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov said a meeting between the two Presidents is possible, but if and how it will take place will depend on the two Presidents.
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