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As Armenia and Azerbaijan Fight, Here’s Where U.S., Russia, Turkey, Iran Stand
On Tuesday, both Turkey and Iran reportedly found themselves directly involved in the battle, while the U.S. and Russia remained closely engaged, calling for an immediate de-escalation.
Armenia’s Downed-Jet Claim Raises Risk in Azerbaijan Fight
Russia called on Turkey to help end fighting between their respective allies Armenia and Azerbaijan as the conflict escalated for a third day, with disputed claims over the downing of an Armenian jet …
Armenia says warplane downed; Azerbaijan and Turkey deny it
Armenia said one of its warplanes was shot down by a fighter jet from Azerbaijan’s ally Turkey, killing the pilot, in fighting over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh …
Qatari investments in Turkey stood at $22bn in 2019, says Turkish union of chambers official
Qatar’s investments in Turkey stood at $22bn last year, an official of the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Turkey (TOBB) stated during the “Qatari-Turkish Business Forum” hosted virtually …
Greece Says ‘No Way’ to Demilitarized Islands Amid Turkey Tension
Greek Alternate Foreign Minister Miltiadis Varvitsiotis talks about tensions with Turkey and the Greek government seeks a dialog between the countries without military on the ground. He speaks on …
Armenians Fear Turkey Is Back to Finish Off the Genocide
The foreign minister of a disputed region on the Armenia Azerbaijan border says his comrades in Armenia may have to call on Putin to facedown the Turkish-backed forces.
Armenia, Azerbaijan conflict escalates; Turkey calls allegation of downing jet ‘absolutely untrue’
Armenia said one of its warplanes was shot down Tuesday by a fighter jet from Azerbaijan’s ally Turkey. Both Turkey and Azerbaijan denied it.
As Europe Weakens, Turkey Is on the Rise
What is happening in the Mediterranean is not only a conflict between Greece and Turkey — it is also a European problem.
Pompeo voices support for talks between Greece, Turkey
U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo expressed support Tuesday for talks between Greece and Turkey, NATO allies whose relations have deteriorated sharply to the point where both had warships facing off …