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Igor Korotchenko

Armenia moves toward the EU: How will Moscow respond to the new challenge?

20 Feb 2025-12:00
How the Syrian conflict impacts Türkiye-Russia relations - EXPERT OPINIONS

Clashes continue in Syria between the Bashar al-Assad regime and the opposition military group Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) in rural areas of Aleppo province. The clashes, which began early on November 27, have resulted in HTS taking control of the village of Kafer Besme, along with the heights of Aqil, al-Raghib, Kuptan, and Dabbabat in the western Aleppo countryside. Amid the ongoing conflict, large numbers of civilians have been forced to flee their homes and seek refuge in the Idlib countryside.

Meanwhile, Russian jets bombed the village of Orem Al-Sugra in the western part of the province following the Assad regime’s loss of control over the area. Prior to this, Russian forces were engaged in fighting on the outskirts of Atarib.

Reports suggest that the Islamists have received support from the pro-Turkish opposition. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan recently expressed his desire to establish ties with the Syrian government to promote peace in the region, including the creation of security zones. This raises questions: Could such a statement provoke certain forces to become more active in the region, potentially obstructing Ankara's initiatives with Syria? If the involvement of the pro-Turkish opposition in this confrontation is confirmed, how might this impact relations between Türkiye and Russia , considering Moscow's support for the Assad regime?

To explore these questions, News.az sought insights from political scientists in Russia and Türkiye.

28 Nov 2024-19:48
How will Russia respond to Ukraine’s missile strikes? - Expert Opinions

By Faiq Mahmudov

Russian President Vladimir Putin has issued a stern warning to NATO leaders, stating that if the alliance allows Ukraine to use long-range Western missiles to target deep inside Russia, it would be considered an act of war.

“ This would mean NATO countries—both the United States and European nations—are at war with Russia . If that happens, given the change in the nature of the conflict, we will respond accordingly to the threats posed to us,” Putin said.

13 Sep 2024-21:25
Will NATO attack Russia?

By Sabina Alizade

In recent weeks, the international community has witnessed a significant escalation of tensions between Russia and the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), raising serious concerns about a possible armed conflict. The worsening situation has resulted from a series of events and statements made by NATO and its member states at the highest level.

21 Jun 2024-23:19
Armenia's exit from CSTO geopolitical defeat for Russia

In a sensational statement in parliament, Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his country's intention to quit the Russian-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), although the exact timing of this move has not yet been determined. This decision stems from several factors, including Armenia's dissatisfaction with the CSTO's actions during the conflict with Azerbaijan and the feeling that the organization failed to fulfill its obligations to Armenia.

14 Jun 2024-00:10
Important responsibilities still lie ahead for Azerbaijan - Igor Korotchenko

16 Oct 2023-17:26