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Erdogan says Azerbaijan ‘forced’ to conduct operation in Nagorno-Karabakh

Baku was forced to conduct its counterterrorism operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan stated on Monday after talks with his Azerbaijani counterpart, Ilham Aliyev, in Nakhchivan.

Trade between China and Russia on track for record in 2023

Trade between Russia and China has maintained its brisk momentum since reaching record levels in 2022, with exports and imports experiencing robust growth since the start of 2023, the Russian Customs Service has reported.

OIC condemns desecration of Holy Quran in Netherlands

The Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) has strongly deplored the desecration of the Holy Quran in the Netherlands, urging Amsterdam to stop the provocative Islamophobic acts.

Nagorno-Karabakh’s residents begin to leave en masse for Armenia

Ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh started a mass exodus by car toward Armenia after Azerbaijan “defeated the breakaway region's fighters” in a conflict dating from the Soviet era.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 578

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

First convoy of humanitarian aid enters Nagorno-Karabakh

The first convoy of humanitarian aid entered Nagorno-Karabakh days after a Russian-brokered ceasefire deal ended Azerbaijan’s military operation against Armenian residents of the breakaway region. Armenian separatists have reportedly begun laying down their weapons.

Russia FM to visit North Korea in October for further negotiations

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has confirmed that he will visit Pyongyang next month to continue talks with his North Korean counterpart following recent agreements made by Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Moscow, Reuters reported.

Ex-Wagner commander detained in Norway after attempting to return to Russia

Norwegian police have arrested a former commander of the Wagner mercenary group on suspicion that he tried to illegally cross the border back into Russia after seeking asylum in Norway earlier this year, the man’s lawyer confirmed on Saturday.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 577

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iraq says PM planning to visit Moscow within weeks

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia’ Al Sudani is planning to visit Moscow in the next few weeks, the foreign ministry announced on Saturday.

US delegation in Armenia to express support over Nagorno-Karabakh

A US congressional delegation was meeting Armenia's leaders on Saturday to show support for the Yerevan government in the wake of protests rocking the Caucasus nation after Azerbaijan reclaimed control over disputed Nagorno-Karabakh.

EU foreign policy chief warns migration might ‘dissolve’ bloc

The European Union foreign policy chief Josep Borrell has cautioned that immigration could become a “dissolving force” for the 27-nation bloc, arguing that some member states simply “don’t want to accept people from outside.”

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 576

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Iran-US prisoner swap will not change relations between two countries: Russia

Moscow believes that the exchange of prisoners between Iran and the United States will not radically change anything in the relations between Tehran and Washington, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told Sputnik on Thursday.

Wagner boss grave under 24/7 guard: Report

Security measures have been stepped up at the grave of former Wagner private military company chief Evgeny Prigozhin, a cemetery worker has told the Moskovsky Komsomolets newspaper.

Live Update: Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 575

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Moscow confirms Russian peacekeepers killed in Nagorno-Karabakh

A group of Russian peacekeepers were killed in Nagorno-Karabakh on Wednesday, when their vehicle came under small-arms fire, the Russian Defense Ministry has confirmed.

Russian president confirms trip to China

Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed that he will travel to China next month on his first foreign trip of 2023. During the visit, Putin will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Azerbaijan announces ceasefire in Nagorno-Karabakh

Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Defense announced that an agreement was reached to halt "anti-terrorist activities" in Nagorno-Karabakh on September 20 from 13:00 local time (9:00 GMT).

US to complete joint military drill with Armenia

US soldiers will complete a joint military exercise with Armenian forces in the Caucasus state on Wednesday as planned, and the drill was not affected by the launch of a major military operation by neighbouring Azerbaijan, according to a US military spokesperson.

Azerbaijan says to end operation in Nagorno-Karabakh once “military” lays down arms

Baku will end its "anti-terrorist activities" in Nagorno-Karabakh if Armenian fighters lay down their weapons, Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev said in a phone call with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, according to the presidential press service.

Int’l community cannot remain indifferent’ to Nagorno-Karabakh conflict: Argentina

Argentina’s leader Alberto Fernandez has called on the international community to respond to Azerbaijan’s latest offensive in the Armenian-populated breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh.

President Raisi at UNGA: Iran supports any initiative to end Russia-Ukraine war

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi said in his address to the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday Tehran welcomes and supports any initiative for the establishment of peace between Russia and Ukraine. He also voiced Iran's readiness to play a constructive role towards cessation of the hostilities worldwide.

Russia’s “Special Operation” in Ukraine; Day 574: Iran president at UNGA accuses US of “fanning flames of violence” in Ukraine

Russia, wary of NATO’s eastward expansion, began a military campaign in Ukraine in February 2022 after the Western-leaning Kiev government turned a deaf ear to Moscow’s calls for its neighbor to maintain its neutrality. In the middle of the mayhem, Moscow and Kiev are trying to hammer out a peaceful solution to the conflict. Follow the latest about the Russia-Ukraine conflict here:

Turkey re-asserts support for Azerbaijan in dispute with Armenia

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has said while Ankara has supported negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia, the disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region remains an Azerbaijani territory.

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