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Russian President Vladimir Putin embarked on a two-day state visit to Azerbaijan, a close ally of Moscow but also a significant energy supplier to the West. The visit comes amidst the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and heightened tensions in the Caucasus region. Putin’s agenda includes discussions with Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev on bilateral relations, regional issues, and the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict. Azerbaijan’s role as a key energy producer and host of the COP29 climate conference adds further layers to the visit’s significance.

Azerbaijan has proposed signing a document with Armenia outlining the basic principles of a future peace treaty as a temporary measure while negotiations for a broader agreement continue. The move comes as both countries strive to end the long-standing conflict over the former breakaway region of Nagorno-Karabakh. While a peace treaty draft is nearly complete, Azerbaijan insists on constitutional changes in Armenia removing any reference to Karabakh independence before signing.

Armenia and Azerbaijan have taken a step towards normalizing relations after a bitter conflict over territory. The two nations are working towards a peace treaty after Azerbaijan regained control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region, which had been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces since the 1990s. The first border marker has been placed as part of the demarcation process.

Armenia and Azerbaijan have made significant progress towards normalizing relations following a protracted territorial conflict. Experts from both nations have initiated the demarcation of their shared borders, and the first boundary marker has been installed. This development marks a crucial step toward a formal peace treaty between the two countries.

Armenia and Azerbaijan have commenced work on border demarcation, marking a significant step towards resolving territorial disputes that have strained relations for decades. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan approved Azerbaijan’s request to return four villages, sparking protests in neighboring Armenian villages fearing isolation. However, Armenia maintains that no sovereign territory will be ceded during the delimitation process, which utilizes Soviet-era maps. The disputed area includes strategic highways linking Armenia to Georgia and a major Russian gas pipeline, highlighting its geopolitical importance. Amid ongoing protests, Pashinyan emphasizes the necessity of resolving border disputes to prevent future conflicts. Russian border guards, previously deployed since 1992, will be replaced by troops from both Armenia and Azerbaijan.

On April 24th, the Armenian Genocide will be commemorated, marking the 109th anniversary of the Ottoman Turks’ extermination of over 1.5 million Armenians. Yet, Turkey continues to deny this atrocity. For Armenian Americans, this remembrance is a stark reminder of history’s repetition, as Azerbaijan’s recent illegal war against Nagorno-Karabakh displaced over 120,000 Armenians and created a humanitarian crisis. The aggression by Azerbaijan is seen as a continuation of the Armenian Genocide, threatening the very existence of Armenians globally. Denial of the Armenian Genocide by countries like Turkey and Azerbaijan fosters impunity for autocrats and perpetuates a cycle of violence and hate. Azerbaijan’s president’s rhetoric and actions, coupled with the treatment of Armenian POWs and the glorification of violence, promote anti-Armenian sentiment and foster a dangerous culture of fear across the nation.