Armenia Azerbaijan diplomacy

What's next for Armenians imprisoned in Azerbaijan — and could Ilham Aliyev release them?

Azerbaijan-Armenia

February 19, 2026

Armenian parliament speaker Alen Simonyan has said that “negotiations will not stop until the last Armenian detainee is returned”, a position that differs sharply from that of Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.

'Shocking but expected verdict': Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years in Baku

Ruben Vardanyan

February 17, 2026

The former state minister of the unrecognised NKR barred his lawyer from presenting arguments in his defence, saying it was “not a court, but a tribunal”. Vardanyan’s final statement, his family’s response and expert commentary

Three new chekpoints on Armenia-Azerbaijan border: why they appeared

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 28, 2025

Officials have only confirmed that the border guards have begun service and that the posts meet modern standards. Comment from military analyst Leonid Nersisyan

Transit of wheat to Armenia through Azerbaijan: what it means economically and politically

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 12, 2025

Will the trial shipments mark the beginning of regional cooperation?

'Enclave issue to be discussed only after border delimitation' — comment from Yerevan

Azerbaijan-Armenia

November 11, 2025

Baku raises the return of enclaves again, stressing it as a priority for Azerbaijan. Armenian authorities respond that there are “no news” on the matter yet. Full details.