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The 3+3 Initiative in Retrospect: A Framework Out of Step with Current Realities
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The 3+3 Initiative in Retrospect: A Framework Out of Step with Current Realities

18 September 2025
On September 8, 2025, during his address at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations (MGIMO), Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov discussed the potential revival of the “3+3” format in the South Caucasus while commenting on Russia’s relations with regional countries. He noted that the initiative was initially proposed by Turkey and Azerbaijan and highlighted that it is also supported by Iran, signaling broader regional backing. Lavrov further referenced the trilateral agreement between Azerbaijan, Armenia, and Russia on restoring transport links and welcomed the ongoing process of normalization between Armenia and Turkey.
Beyrak Hajiyev
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Symbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts
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Symbolism Meets Realpolitik in Armenia-Türkiye Normalization Efforts

16 September 2025
The prospect of peace in the South Caucasus may finally be within reach. Following the high-profile meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev at the White House as facilitated by U.S. President Donald Trump on 8 August, hopes are rising that Yerevan and Baku could soon sign a long-anticipated peace treaty. That breakthrough has already been welcomed internationally, sparking renewed movement on the Armenia–Türkiye track as well. Opening the Armenian-Türkiye border has long been a policy objective for successive governments in Yerevan.
Onnik James Krikorian

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Azerbaijan increases rhetoric against Minsk Group. Senior officials have over the last weeks indicated dissatisfaction with the process.
Azerbaijan increases rhetoric against Minsk Group. Senior officials have over the last weeks indicated dissatisfaction with the process.
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Azerbaijan increases rhetoric against Minsk Group. Senior officials have over the last weeks indicated dissatisfaction with the process.

26 July 2013
Several senior state officials have over the last weeks made harsh attacks against the work of the co-Chair and indicated dissatisfaction with the process.
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Azerbaijan and Turkey express dissatisfaction with Minsk Process. Davitoglu says others apart from co-Chair, need to be involved in the process.
Azerbaijan and Turkey express dissatisfaction with Minsk Process. Davitoglu says others apart from co-Chair, need to be involved in the process.
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Azerbaijan and Turkey express dissatisfaction with Minsk Process. Davitoglu says others apart from co-Chair, need to be involved in the process.

18 July 2013
During his visit to Baku Turkish Foreign Minister Davitoglu says other members of the Minsk Group, apart from the co-Chair countries, need to be involved in the process.
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More talks about talks. The long and painful process of trying to achieve a breakthrough in the negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict continued over the weekend.
More talks about talks. The long and painful process of trying to achieve a breakthrough in the negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict continued over the weekend.
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More talks about talks. The long and painful process of trying to achieve a breakthrough in the negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict continued over the weekend.

15 July 2013
The long and painful process of trying to achieve a breakthrough in the negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict continued over the weekend with a meeting in Vienna between the Foreign Ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan.
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