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Live blog: Visit of the President of Armenia to Brussels, 27-28 February 2017

27 February 2017

The visit of President Sargsyan to Brussels is shortly coming to an end. This afternoon he has met with EU High Representative Federica Morgherini and with the European Commission President, Jean Claude Juncker. (This live blog is now closed)

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After Saturday's violence in Karabakh conflict zone, Minsk Group co-Chairmen call on sides to refrain from use of force

27 February 2017

There are reports that five bodies of Azerbaijani soldiers remain in the area of the line of contact known as no man's land. The co-Chair called the sides to allow the recovery of the dead and not to move heavy military equipment.

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Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Platform expresses concern over situation on Karabakh contact line

26 February 2017

In a statement, the Platform says the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can be resolved only by peaceful means and through dialogue between the two nations, and calls on the sides to cease hostilities and settle the conflict in line with international law as soon as possible.

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Remembering the 1992 Khojaly Massacre - an editorial comment

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Remembering the 1992 Khojaly Massacre - an editorial comment

26 February 2017

The world must remember Khojaly in order to ensure that it will never happen again to any community regardless of its ethnicity.

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Serious incidents reported in Karabakh conflict zone early Saturday morning; incidents spread to international border (Updated 5)

25 February 2017

Armenia and Azerbaijan accuse each other of attempted incursions. Azerbaijan says it has suffered casualties overnight. Armenian sources say they killed two Azerbaijani soldiers and suffered no casualties

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Armenia and Azerbaijan bury soldiers, but circumstances of deaths remain murky

24 February 2017

A 20 year old Azerbaijani soldier was killed by Armenian shelling, and a 26 year old Armenian died in unclear circumstances in the last twenty four hours. Other casualties are reported but cannot be confirmed.

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Commentary: There is a lot of good-will towards Armenia in the EU, but Russia remains the elephant in the room

23 February 2017

Armenian President Serzh Sargsyan will on Monday (27 February) start an official visit to the European institutions in Brussels. The visit comes as Armenia and the EU finalise a new framework agreement that will form the basis of their relations for the next decade.

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Armenian Defence Minister spells out how Armenia sees the use of its newly acquired Iskander missile system

22 February 2017

Vasgen Sargsian said that the system was under the operational control of Armenia, which sees it both as a deterrant, and as a guaranteed strike weapon, if necessary.

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Mehriban Aliyeva appointed First Vice President of Azerbaijan (Updated 3)

21 February 2017

Mrs Aliyeva is the wife of the Azerbaijani President. President Aliyev later introduced the new 1st Vice president to members of the National Security Council. Reaction in Azerbaijan to the appointment has been mixed. Turkish President Erdogan congratulated president Aliyev and Vice President Aliyeva in a phone cponversation this evening.

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Live blog: Visit of the President of Armenia to Brussels, 27-28 February 2017

After Saturday's violence in Karabakh conflict zone, Minsk Group co-Chairmen call on sides to refrain from use of force

Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Platform expresses concern over situation on Karabakh contact line

Remembering the 1992 Khojaly Massacre - an editorial comment

Serious incidents reported in Karabakh conflict zone early Saturday morning; incidents spread to international border (Updated 5)

Armenia and Azerbaijan bury soldiers, but circumstances of deaths remain murky

Commentary: There is a lot of good-will towards Armenia in the EU, but Russia remains the elephant in the room

Armenian Defence Minister spells out how Armenia sees the use of its newly acquired Iskander missile system

Mehriban Aliyeva appointed First Vice President of Azerbaijan (Updated 3)