Separatist Abkhazia and Syria Agree to Jointly Protect Each Other's Interests
Inal Ardzinba, the de-facto Minister for Foreign Affairs of separatist Abkhazia, and Faisal Mekdad, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Affairs of Compatriots Abroad of Syria, signed a Memorandum of Understanding in the field of political consultations between the Foreign Ministries of their countries in Sokhumi.
Separatist Abkhazia and Syria agreed on military cooperation
The parties discussed the prospects for cooperation in the military sphere. Anua noted the role of the Syrian army in maintaining statehood, restoring peace, and stability.
Frustrated with the West, Yerevan fortifies relations with Moscow
The events in Kazakhstan and the reaction of the CSTO member countries raised several questions about what message will it take to the world and how will this affect the Armenia’s relationships with the Western countries.
Turkey to Seek Larger Role in the Black Sea and the South Caucasus
As Turkey-Russia disagreements intensify in northern Syria, another theater – the Black Sea and the South Caucasus – is starting to play a bigger role in Turkey’s thinking in the coming years. Ankara is likely to increase its military and economic cooperation with Georgia and try to shore up Tbilisi’s NATO membership aspirations.
The “Operation Peace Spring” and the Caucasus
Caucasus Watch takes a look at how Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia have responded to the launch of the operation.
Armenia and Russia strike major military agreements
At the meeting, the Russian Defense Minister Sergey Shoygu highlighted the contribution of Armenian troops to the provision of humanitarian aid to Syria.
Pashinyan: "There is a lack of Response from the US to the Unprecedented Revolution in Armenia"
The head of the Armenian government also, once again, defended his country's foreign deployment to Syria
USA criticize Armenias military deployment in Syria
Armenia is unimpressed by this and declares that its relations with Russia are a strategic priority.
Armenia's mission in Syria
What is behind Yerevan's decision to carry out a "humanitarian mission" in Aleppo together with Russia?
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