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Three brothers 2021: Special Forces of Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Pakistan conduct joint military drills for first time ever (VIDEO)
Special Forces troops from Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Pakistan have taken part in joint firearms training as part of the first international exercise between the three nations, which is due to last for a week, until 20 September.
Sep 16, 2021 06:57
Russia & Former Soviet Union
Armenian defense minister reveals country reserving right to ‘use force’ as tensions again flare up on border with Azerbaijan
Nine months after Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a Moscow-brokered ceasefire after six weeks of fighting, the defense minister in Yerevan has warned that any future problems on the Azeri border may have to be resolved by “force.”
Aug 10, 2021 13:19
Russia & Former Soviet Union
MASSIVE FIREBALL in Caspian Sea near site of gas pipeline off Azerbaijani coast – Baku officials blame volcanic eruption (VIDEOS)
An enormous fireball rose up from the Caspian Sea on Sunday, and was visible from Azerbaijan. Despite reports a gas platform may have exploded, the Ecology Ministry in Baku suggested that an undersea volcano might have erupted.
Jul 4, 2021 20:54
Russia & Former Soviet Union
‘I took it calmly’: Journalist of Armenian descent who was blocked by Azerbaijan can go to Euro 2020, Russian ministry confirms
The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has confirmed that a hugely-followed TV commentator will be allowed to work at Euro 2020 after the Azerbaijan FA initially blocked him because of "trips to the occupied Azerbaijani lands".
Jun 10, 2021 16:35
Sport News
Embattled Armenian leader Pashinyan offers son in exchange for prisoners-of-war captured by Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh war
Acting Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has instructed the government to offer his son to Baku in exchange for prisoners of war who are still detained by Azerbaijan after last year’s Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.
Jun 9, 2021 14:01
Russia & Former Soviet Union
US state-run broadcaster RFE/RL fires Canadian freelance journalist after pressure from Azerbaijani government over his coverage
The US state-run media outlet RFE/RL recently cancelled the contract of a Canadian journalist who worked as a freelance contributor after the broadcaster received complaints from the Azerbaijani government about his coverage.
Jun 7, 2021 15:23
Russia & Former Soviet Union