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OSCE notes there were no “genuine political alternatives.”

Pashinyan intent on sealing peace deal directly with Azerbaijan.

Lots of positive words, and even a little action.

A good idea with little chance of adoption over the medium-term.

Part of a new round of arrests in Baku.

Detainee reportedly facing treason charge.

Russian leader doesn’t like sitting on sidelines.

Russia stands to lose some leverage in the South Caucasus.

Resumption of mining comes as government prepares for COP29.

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan taking lead in push to break down trade barriers.

An element of bitterness fuels media criticisms.

Son of one high-profile political detainee alleges mistreatment.

Defendant says fraud charges against him are fabricated, calls for video in the courtroom.

Tehran and Yerevan deny, while Baku cries “fake news.”

Several significant issues remain in way of a deal.

Turnover has hereditary flavor.

Draft agreement outlines scope of cooperation.

Georgia gets ghosted in NATO summit’s final communique.

Hungary’s Viktor Orban attends a summit of Turkic leaders as observer.

Architectural experts cry, “Enough already!”

Russian trade with Iran and India catalyzes first-quarter growth.

Azerbaijani media raises specter of Third Karabakh War.

War in Gaza and domestic politics in Turkey create cracks in Azerbaijani-Turkish alliance.

Azerbaijan’s support for former colonies and its hosting of COP29 converge.

Armenia’s gestures of friendship for Ukraine rankles the Kremlin.