Russia

Who are the real hostage takers of Americans held in Syria?

The recent activity surrounding Americans held captive in Syria is increasingly resembling a game of smoke and mirrors.

Azerbaijan advances on a strategic region as displaced refugees eye return

Many Azerbaijanis had started to lose hope that they would ever return back to their homes, now the renewed conflict with Armenia could be about to change that.

Treaty banning nuclear arms to enter into force in January – UN

The clutch of nuclear-armed states, including the United States, Britain, France, China, and Russia, have not signed the treaty.

Iran, Russia obtained voter info to interfere in US election – officials

US intelligence officials said Russia and Iran have separately obtained certain voter registration information that can be used by foreign actors to try to communicate false information to US voters.

Fake news campaign aimed at Turkey S-400 test makes tall claims

NATO’s official position on Turkey’s S400 is one of respect for its sovereign defence choices, but NATO members have expressed different reservations that sometimes overlook similar Russian defence purchases of their own.

US accuses Iran of sending emails intimidating American voters

US officials say that Americans can be confident that their vote will be counted despite Tehran and Moscow having obtained voter registration information with the goal of interfering in the election.

Azerbaijan: Military ops to retake Armenian-occupied areas ongoing

Overnight combat operations by Azerbaijan in Aghdara, Fuzuli-Jabrayil and Gubadli continue as Azerbaijani and Armenian foreign ministers hold talks in Moscow.

Turkey set to consolidate its presence in Idlib

Turkish troops set to reinforce positions below the M4 highway.

Azerbaijan: Int'l community should impose sanctions on Armenia

The ceasefire in the occupied Nagorno-Karabakh region is under severe strain following Armenia's repetitive violations.

Is there a path towards peace in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict?

Yes, but it will require accepting that the Minsk Group has failed and a new structure is crucial to mediate between the sides.

US, Russia and France stand by Armenia: Erdogan

The Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE) Minsk Group, which is co-chaired by the US, Russia and France, was formed in 1992 to find a peaceful solution to the occupied Karabakh conflict.

Iran says UN arms embargo expires, despite US objections

The embargo on the sale of arms to Iran was due to start expiring progressively from Sunday, under the terms of the UN resolution that blessed the 2015 nuclear deal between the Islamic republic and world powers.