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Both Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have already arrived in Washington, where they are set to meet with Donald Trump on Friday, August 8. The talks are expected to be extraordinary. Key points according to Alex Raufoglu Alex Raufoglu: • The “corridor” issue is off the table. The summit will focus on a new regional transit initiative titled the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP, echoing the English word trip. • Friday’s summit will not conclude with a final peace agreement, but it will lay crucial groundwork for lasting peace. • The leaders will sign a joint peace declaration. • The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will initial a pre-agreed peace deal. • A joint letter will be signed to officially end the OSCE Minsk Group’s mandate, which has facilitated Karabakh peace talks since the 1990s. • The U.S. will sign memoranda of understanding separately with both Armenia and Azerbaijan. Reuters adds: "The highlight of the Washington summit will be the signing of a framework peace agreement that grants the United States exclusive rights to develop a strategic transit corridor through the South Caucasus. The deal could transform the South Caucasus—an energy-rich region bordering Russia, Europe, Turkey, and Iran, crisscrossed by pipelines but divided by closed borders and long-standing ethnic conflicts. According to documents to be signed Friday, Armenia will grant the U.S. exclusive development rights for the TRIPP corridor, which will be operated under Armenian law and subleased to a U.S.-led infrastructure consortium. This commercial initiative is expected to unblock the region and prevent future armed conflicts." Hudson Institute’s Luke Coffey Luke Coffey writes: “A senior U.S. official told me the Aliyev-Pashinyan summit and Trump’s deadline for Russia are no coincidence. Russia’s influence in Eurasia is weakening. The time has come for a U.S. diplomatic push in the region.” One video below shows Ilham Aliyev Ilham Aliyev arriving in the U.S., and another shows Nikol Pashinyan Nikol Pashinyan at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, gifting it a copy of a medieval manuscript by Grigor Narekatsi.

Both Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have already arrived in Washington, where they are set to meet with Donald Trump on Friday, August 8. The talks are expected to be extraordinary. Key points according to Alex Raufoglu Alex Raufoglu: • The “corridor” issue is off the table. The summit will focus on a new regional transit initiative titled the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP, echoing the English word trip. • Friday’s summit will not conclude with a final peace agreement, but it will lay crucial groundwork for lasting peace. • The leaders will sign a joint peace declaration. • The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will initial a pre-agreed peace deal. • A joint letter will be signed to officially end the OSCE Minsk Group’s mandate, which has facilitated Karabakh peace talks since the 1990s. • The U.S. will sign memoranda of understanding separately with both Armenia and Azerbaijan. Reuters adds: "The highlight of the Washington summit will be the signing of a framework peace agreement that grants the United States exclusive rights to develop a strategic transit corridor through the South Caucasus. The deal could transform the South Caucasus—an energy-rich region bordering Russia, Europe, Turkey, and Iran, crisscrossed by pipelines but divided by closed borders and long-standing ethnic conflicts. According to documents to be signed Friday, Armenia will grant the U.S. exclusive development rights for the TRIPP corridor, which will be operated under Armenian law and subleased to a U.S.-led infrastructure consortium. This commercial initiative is expected to unblock the region and prevent future armed conflicts." Hudson Institute’s Luke Coffey Luke Coffey writes: “A senior U.S. official told me the Aliyev-Pashinyan summit and Trump’s deadline for Russia are no coincidence. Russia’s influence in Eurasia is weakening. The time has come for a U.S. diplomatic push in the region.” One video below shows Ilham Aliyev Ilham Aliyev arriving in the U.S., and another shows Nikol Pashinyan Nikol Pashinyan at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, gifting it a copy of a medieval manuscript by Grigor Narekatsi.

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Donald Trump will ask Baku to release “23 Christians” - ethnic Armenians held in Azerbaijani prisons. He said this during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the White House on August 8. “That’s very important, right?” Trump remarked. The prisoners in question are former leaders of the now-defunct, self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Trials are underway in Baku, where they face charges of war crimes, terrorism, attempts to overthrow Azerbaijan’s state power, and other serious offenses.

Donald Trump will ask Baku to release “23 Christians” - ethnic Armenians held in Azerbaijani prisons. He said this during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the White House on August 8. “That’s very important, right?” Trump remarked. The prisoners in question are former leaders of the now-defunct, self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic. Trials are underway in Baku, where they face charges of war crimes, terrorism, attempts to overthrow Azerbaijan’s state power, and other serious offenses.

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#Iran carried out a drone strike on #Azerbaijan - targeting the international airport in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Local media report that the drone, launched from Iranian territory, hit the airport building and exploded. Several pro-government media outlets are publishing the same statement: "Despite the good-neighborly relations that Azerbaijan has demonstrated toward Iran, the mullah regime has shown its true nature. Recall that Azerbaijan did not allow its territory to be used for military operations against Iran, yet it was attacked by Iran." In connection with the attack, schools in the vicinity of the airport have been evacuated.

#Iran carried out a drone strike on #Azerbaijan - targeting the international airport in the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic. Local media report that the drone, launched from Iranian territory, hit the airport building and exploded. Several pro-government media outlets are publishing the same statement: "Despite the good-neighborly relations that Azerbaijan has demonstrated toward Iran, the mullah regime has shown its true nature. Recall that Azerbaijan did not allow its territory to be used for military operations against Iran, yet it was attacked by Iran." In connection with the attack, schools in the vicinity of the airport have been evacuated.

222,513 views • 3 months ago

Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan: "Armenians should build relations with Azerbaijanis, Armenian society should move away from a ‘planet where only Armenians live." "When something about your neighbor is bothering you - be sure that the same issue is bothering them too. When you say that so many of my people have been killed, they also have lost many. There are mothers, too; they love their children the same way, whether the mother is Azerbaijani, Georgian, Armenian, or Russian. We need to move away from this “planet of Armenians.” There is a planet where only Armenians live. And I believe we are a wise people, and we can understand that. And the French and the English, they fought for 100 years. They called each other “frog-eaters” and “pigs.” They hated each other. They are now allies, they build the economy together, and they jointly set the rules. And what are we supposed to do? What is the choice? And doesn’t a person living in Azerbaijan see the Armenian flag? Doesn’t it bother him? Didn’t we kill anyone there? Was the war all one-sided? And why can they, but we can’t? #Armenians and #Azerbaijanis, We must live together, we must trade, and we must talk. We have a lot in common in everyday life and in traditions." Alen Simonyan said in an interview with Radio Van

Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan: "Armenians should build relations with Azerbaijanis, Armenian society should move away from a ‘planet where only Armenians live." "When something about your neighbor is bothering you - be sure that the same issue is bothering them too. When you say that so many of my people have been killed, they also have lost many. There are mothers, too; they love their children the same way, whether the mother is Azerbaijani, Georgian, Armenian, or Russian. We need to move away from this “planet of Armenians.” There is a planet where only Armenians live. And I believe we are a wise people, and we can understand that. And the French and the English, they fought for 100 years. They called each other “frog-eaters” and “pigs.” They hated each other. They are now allies, they build the economy together, and they jointly set the rules. And what are we supposed to do? What is the choice? And doesn’t a person living in Azerbaijan see the Armenian flag? Doesn’t it bother him? Didn’t we kill anyone there? Was the war all one-sided? And why can they, but we can’t? #Armenians and #Azerbaijanis, We must live together, we must trade, and we must talk. We have a lot in common in everyday life and in traditions." Alen Simonyan said in an interview with Radio Van

29,341 views • 13 days ago

Georgia in reverse: how showcase of post-Soviet democratisation turned into a country with 'functionally pro-Russian' regime Over the past three years, Georgia has followed a path that few could have predicted. A country that received EU candidate status in December 2023 has now effectively frozen its European integration. A state once seen as a model of democratic reform in the post-Soviet space is adopting Russia-style laws and jailing people for standing on pavements during peaceful protests. And a government that until recently professed European values has become politically untouchable in Brussels and Washington. How did this happen? And, more importantly, can it still be stopped?

Georgia in reverse: how showcase of post-Soviet democratisation turned into a country with 'functionally pro-Russian' regime Over the past three years, Georgia has followed a path that few could have predicted. A country that received EU candidate status in December 2023 has now effectively frozen its European integration. A state once seen as a model of democratic reform in the post-Soviet space is adopting Russia-style laws and jailing people for standing on pavements during peaceful protests. And a government that until recently professed European values has become politically untouchable in Brussels and Washington. How did this happen? And, more importantly, can it still be stopped?

50,283 views • 4 months ago

Stray dogs have become a notable presence at the massive pro-European #TbilisiProtests . Protesters feed and care for them, while the dogs seem to have picked up on the tension, barking at police vehicles and officers.

Stray dogs have become a notable presence at the massive pro-European #TbilisiProtests . Protesters feed and care for them, while the dogs seem to have picked up on the tension, barking at police vehicles and officers.

102,653 views • 1 year ago

Morning scan: what's big news in #Georgia today, November 29: ● Throughout the night, thousands protested on Tbilisi’s Rustaveli Avenue against the Georgian government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks until 2028. Water cannons and tear gas were repeatedly used against demonstrators, with dozens—including journalists and politicians—being beaten. By 8 a.m., special forces cleared the avenue, detaining several dozen people and injuring others. Despite this, the opposition plans to resume protests at 7 p.m. tonight. ● Numerous eyewitnesses reported that during the crackdown, special forces specifically targeted journalists. Formula TV journalist Guram Rogava was brutally beaten while conducting a live report, microphone in hand, as captured clearly on video below. Alexandre Keshelashvili, a journalist for the online publication Publika, was detained and beaten, reportedly suffering a broken nose and is now hospitalized. Security forces also sprayed tear gas directly into the faces of camera operators to disrupt their work. ● President Salome Zourabichvili condemned the violent suppression of protests, particularly the targeting of journalists and political leaders, and urged a strong response from European leaders. Zourabichvili, who joined the protests and appealed to special forces to avoid violence, had earlier called the government’s decision to suspend EU talks a “final shift from Europe to Russia.” She declared herself the “only constitutional authority” in the country and called for unity and resistance, reaching out to Western diplomats, opposition leaders, and civil society. ● The Georgian Young Lawyers Association demanded the Interior Ministry disclose details of the gas used during the protest dispersal to ensure effective medical treatment for those affected. Experts suspect chemical irritants were also added to the water from cannons, with protesters reporting burns on their faces and bodies. The exact composition of the substances remains unknown. ● Human rights groups criticized the Interior Ministry for using disproportionate force, including freezing water in cold weather, which they called inhumane treatment. ● Around 80 employees of Georgia’s Foreign Ministry signed a statement opposing the government’s decision to halt EU integration. They warned that abandoning this opportunity could have severe strategic consequences, leaving Georgia vulnerable to external threats. ● On November 28, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the October 26 parliamentary elections as fraudulent, refusing to recognize the results, and calling for sanctions against leaders of the ruling “Georgian Dream” party. 🔴 Every morning briefing on Georgia, #Azerbaijan, and #Armenia at JAMnews, here 📷

Morning scan: what's big news in #Georgia today, November 29: ● Throughout the night, thousands protested on Tbilisi’s Rustaveli Avenue against the Georgian government’s decision to suspend EU accession talks until 2028. Water cannons and tear gas were repeatedly used against demonstrators, with dozens—including journalists and politicians—being beaten. By 8 a.m., special forces cleared the avenue, detaining several dozen people and injuring others. Despite this, the opposition plans to resume protests at 7 p.m. tonight. ● Numerous eyewitnesses reported that during the crackdown, special forces specifically targeted journalists. Formula TV journalist Guram Rogava was brutally beaten while conducting a live report, microphone in hand, as captured clearly on video below. Alexandre Keshelashvili, a journalist for the online publication Publika, was detained and beaten, reportedly suffering a broken nose and is now hospitalized. Security forces also sprayed tear gas directly into the faces of camera operators to disrupt their work. ● President Salome Zourabichvili condemned the violent suppression of protests, particularly the targeting of journalists and political leaders, and urged a strong response from European leaders. Zourabichvili, who joined the protests and appealed to special forces to avoid violence, had earlier called the government’s decision to suspend EU talks a “final shift from Europe to Russia.” She declared herself the “only constitutional authority” in the country and called for unity and resistance, reaching out to Western diplomats, opposition leaders, and civil society. ● The Georgian Young Lawyers Association demanded the Interior Ministry disclose details of the gas used during the protest dispersal to ensure effective medical treatment for those affected. Experts suspect chemical irritants were also added to the water from cannons, with protesters reporting burns on their faces and bodies. The exact composition of the substances remains unknown. ● Human rights groups criticized the Interior Ministry for using disproportionate force, including freezing water in cold weather, which they called inhumane treatment. ● Around 80 employees of Georgia’s Foreign Ministry signed a statement opposing the government’s decision to halt EU integration. They warned that abandoning this opportunity could have severe strategic consequences, leaving Georgia vulnerable to external threats. ● On November 28, the European Parliament adopted a resolution condemning the October 26 parliamentary elections as fraudulent, refusing to recognize the results, and calling for sanctions against leaders of the ruling “Georgian Dream” party. 🔴 Every morning briefing on Georgia, #Azerbaijan, and #Armenia at JAMnews, here 📷

58,452 views • 1 year ago

Both Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have already arrived in Washington, where they are set to meet with Donald Trump on Friday, August 8. The talks are expected to be extraordinary. Key points according to Alex Raufoglu Alex Raufoglu: • The “corridor” issue is off the table. The summit will focus on a new regional transit initiative titled the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP, echoing the English word trip. • Friday’s summit will not conclude with a final peace agreement, but it will lay crucial groundwork for lasting peace. • The leaders will sign a joint peace declaration. • The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will initial a pre-agreed peace deal. • A joint letter will be signed to officially end the OSCE Minsk Group’s mandate, which has facilitated Karabakh peace talks since the 1990s. • The U.S. will sign memoranda of understanding separately with both Armenia and Azerbaijan. Reuters adds: "The highlight of the Washington summit will be the signing of a framework peace agreement that grants the United States exclusive rights to develop a strategic transit corridor through the South Caucasus. The deal could transform the South Caucasus—an energy-rich region bordering Russia, Europe, Turkey, and Iran, crisscrossed by pipelines but divided by closed borders and long-standing ethnic conflicts. According to documents to be signed Friday, Armenia will grant the U.S. exclusive development rights for the TRIPP corridor, which will be operated under Armenian law and subleased to a U.S.-led infrastructure consortium. This commercial initiative is expected to unblock the region and prevent future armed conflicts." Hudson Institute’s Luke Coffey Luke Coffey writes: “A senior U.S. official told me the Aliyev-Pashinyan summit and Trump’s deadline for Russia are no coincidence. Russia’s influence in Eurasia is weakening. The time has come for a U.S. diplomatic push in the region.” One video below shows Ilham Aliyev Ilham Aliyev arriving in the U.S., and another shows Nikol Pashinyan Nikol Pashinyan at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, gifting it a copy of a medieval manuscript by Grigor Narekatsi.

Both Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan have already arrived in Washington, where they are set to meet with Donald Trump on Friday, August 8. The talks are expected to be extraordinary. Key points according to Alex Raufoglu Alex Raufoglu: • The “corridor” issue is off the table. The summit will focus on a new regional transit initiative titled the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity, or TRIPP, echoing the English word trip. • Friday’s summit will not conclude with a final peace agreement, but it will lay crucial groundwork for lasting peace. • The leaders will sign a joint peace declaration. • The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan will initial a pre-agreed peace deal. • A joint letter will be signed to officially end the OSCE Minsk Group’s mandate, which has facilitated Karabakh peace talks since the 1990s. • The U.S. will sign memoranda of understanding separately with both Armenia and Azerbaijan. Reuters adds: "The highlight of the Washington summit will be the signing of a framework peace agreement that grants the United States exclusive rights to develop a strategic transit corridor through the South Caucasus. The deal could transform the South Caucasus—an energy-rich region bordering Russia, Europe, Turkey, and Iran, crisscrossed by pipelines but divided by closed borders and long-standing ethnic conflicts. According to documents to be signed Friday, Armenia will grant the U.S. exclusive development rights for the TRIPP corridor, which will be operated under Armenian law and subleased to a U.S.-led infrastructure consortium. This commercial initiative is expected to unblock the region and prevent future armed conflicts." Hudson Institute’s Luke Coffey Luke Coffey writes: “A senior U.S. official told me the Aliyev-Pashinyan summit and Trump’s deadline for Russia are no coincidence. Russia’s influence in Eurasia is weakening. The time has come for a U.S. diplomatic push in the region.” One video below shows Ilham Aliyev Ilham Aliyev arriving in the U.S., and another shows Nikol Pashinyan Nikol Pashinyan at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, gifting it a copy of a medieval manuscript by Grigor Narekatsi.

35,497 views • 10 months ago

Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zourabichvili, joined the dozens of thousands of people gathered on Tbilisi’s thoroughfare, Rustaveli, to celebrate the Orthodox Christmas together

Georgia’s fifth president, Salome Zourabichvili, joined the dozens of thousands of people gathered on Tbilisi’s thoroughfare, Rustaveli, to celebrate the Orthodox Christmas together

32,476 views • 1 year ago

#Azerbaijani doctor Laman Aliyeva celebrated her birthday at the German Hospital in #Baku right in the operating room in the middle of a surgery. She has been suspended from work, the clinic reported, and a special commission has been set up to investigate the incident. The junior nurses who brought a cake to the operating room to congratulate her have received official warnings.

#Azerbaijani doctor Laman Aliyeva celebrated her birthday at the German Hospital in #Baku right in the operating room in the middle of a surgery. She has been suspended from work, the clinic reported, and a special commission has been set up to investigate the incident. The junior nurses who brought a cake to the operating room to congratulate her have received official warnings.

23,933 views • 1 year ago

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