News and Current Events in the Caucasus
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- Foreign Ministry: mending Russia-Georgia ties important for stability in South Caucasus
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the main lesson of the tragic events of 2008 is another reminder that the use of force to resolve international disputes is pointless and counterproductive
Tass. Sat, 08 Aug 2020 14:31:29 +0300. - Armenia claims Azerbaijani UAV kills
Armenia has displayed the remains of Israeli-made Azerbaijani unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) it claims to have destroyed in clashes earlier this month along the ...
Janes 360. Tue, 28 Jul 2020 12:32:47 Z. - Armenians and Azerbaijanis clash in Moscow
Azerbaijanis and Armenians have engaged in a series of fights and violent rampages in Moscow, venting their anger over recent cross-border clashes between the two ex-Soviet nations. ...
Yahoo. Sat, 25 Jul 2020 11:33:04 -0400. - Azerbaijani Opposition Figure Charged With Trying To Overthrow Government
A top opposition figure in Azerbaijan has been arrested on charges of seeking to overthrow the government, which his party denies as politically motivated.
Radio Liberty. Sat, 25 Jul 2020 07:27:04 +0000. - Azerbaijan threatens to cause a 'nuclear catastrophe' by attacking power station in Armenia
In a statement that increased concerns over escalation, Azerbaijan warned it could strike Armenia's nuclear power plant. Armenia denounced the Azerbaijani threat as 'genocidal.'
Daily Mail. Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:34:11 +0100. - Azerbaijan protesters demand war after Armenia clashes
Thousands marched in the capital Baku and some attacked the parliament after clashes with Armenia.
BBC News. Wed, 15 Jul 2020 16:02:28 GMT. - Azerbaijan general among troops killed in Armenia border clash
Azerbaijan says the officer was among 11 Azeri troops killed in three days of fighting with Armenia.
BBC News. Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:17:59 GMT. - The Weird And Worrying Drone War In The Caucasus
Conflict between Azerbaijan and breakaway state Artsakh backed by Armenia is turning into a drone arms race with far-reaching implications.
By David Hambling, Contributor. Forbes. Mon, 22 Jun 2020 10:37:14 -0400. - Armenian parliament backs arrest of opposition leader for fraud
Armenia's parliament on Tuesday voted to strip the head of the biggest opposition faction of his parliamentary immunity and allow him to be arrested on suspicion of fraud.
Reuters. Tue, 16 Jun 2020 10:24:55 -0400. - Georgia recalls its ambassador in Ukraine over ex-president
TBILISI, Georgia (AP) - Georgia's Foreign Ministry on Friday recalled its ambassador in Kyiv after the former Georgian president was appointed to lead an advisory body in Ukraine. ...
Washington Times. Fri, 08 May 2020 06:45:11 -0400.
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Facts About The Caucasus Region
For official news and information about the nations of the Caucasus, visit the government websites highlighted below.
The Republic of Armenia's capital city is Yerevan, and its currency is the Dram. Armenian is the principal language of Armenia, and the nation's estimated population in 2007 was 2,972,000.
The Azerbaijan Republic's capital city is Baku, and its currency is the Manat. Azerbaijan's primary language is Azeri, and in 2007, its estimated population was 8,120,000.
Georgia's capital city is Tbilisi, and its currency is the Lari. Georgian and Russian are the primary languages used in Georgia, and the country's estimated population in 2007 was 4,646,000.