Caucasus geopolitical tensions

Armenian rights lawyer files ECHR complaint over Ruben Vardanyan's 20-year jail sentence in Baku

Karabakh conflict

July 23, 2026

Former state minister of the former self-proclaimed Nagorno-Karabakh Republic Ruben Vardanyan was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February. He did not appeal, saying legal remedies in Azerbaijan were ineffective.

Georgia’s foreign ministry condemns drone attack on Azerbaijan

Georgia

March 05, 2026

But the statement did not mention Iran.

Azerbaijani president says Iran carried out 'terrorist act' against the country

Azerbaijan-Iran

March 05, 2026

Aliyev says Iran showed “great ingratitude” and warns attackers will “regret it”

Drone attack on Azerbaijan: authorities blame Iran, experts consider other possibilities

Azerbaijan-Iran

March 05, 2026

Iran’s foreign ministry denies the accusations, saying: “We do not strike neighbouring countries.”

'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