There are signs that the Obama administration is losing patience with Moscow, and has now come to the conclusion that Russia is no longer a reliable international partner and needs to be contained not engaged.

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The exercises are being personally supervised by the Defence Minister. Col. General Zakir Hasanov. It is not yet clear how many troops are involved.

The appointment of Dimitri Rogozin as Chairman of the Intergovernmental Commission responsible for relations with Azerbaijan is an ominous sign.

President Serzh Sargsyan has appointed long time ally Hovik Abrahamyan, who is currently Chairman of Parliament, as the new Prime Minister.

London´s OXO Gallery this week hosts a photo exhibition that brings to life the suffering of hundreds of thousands of refugees displaced by the Karabakh conflict. Photojournalist Ed Kashi ably brings to life the suffering of those he photographed whilst respecting their dignity.

The Azerbaijani leader has met with President Rohani and is also due to meet with the spiritual leader, Ayattolah Khamanei. The visit could mark a new chapter in relations between the two countries.

The visit is considered one of significant importance since Turkmenistan also has friendly but complicated relations with Azerbaijan.

The Co-Chairs again emphasized the need to take concrete steps to reduce tensions in the region and advance the peace process.

The one day visit of the Turkish Prime Minister to Baku has consolidated Azerbaijani-Turkish relations, with both countries pledging continued support to each other.