Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett on Thursday spoke with Turkish President Erdogan after Turkey released an Israeli couple who had been arrested for photographing Erdogan’s residence in Istanbul and suspected of spying, Reuters reported. Bennett thanked Erdogan for his help in securing the couple’s release, Bennett’s office said in a statement. It was the first …

A plane with citizens of Armenia, Russia, Belarus, Ukraine and Afghanistan evacuated from Kabul has landed at Chkalovsky airport near Moscow, the press service of the Russian Defense Ministry has said. It is reported that passengers are currently passing customs and anti-epidemic control.

Unfortunately, today’s meeting is taking place in a tense situation for Armenia, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said today when addressing the enlarged meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council in Yerevan. “Just like a year ago, when the Intergovernmental Council was meeting here, so now Armenia is facing serious challenges that threaten its security,” he …

As of November 19 (11:00 a.m.) New cases – 799 Tests performed on the previous day – 8,148 Deaths registered on the previous day- 29 —————————————————- Total number of tests performed in the country – 2,289,360 Confirmed cases – 332,713 Recovered – 301,856 Deaths – 7,212 Patients currently receiving treatment – 22,243  

The United States attaches great importance to the ongoing work of OSCE Minsk Group Co-Chairs US Chargé d’Affaires Courtney Austrian at a meeting of the OSCE Permanent Council. Below is the text of her speech: The United States joins our colleagues in welcoming Andrew Schofer, Ambassador Igor Khovaev, and Ambassador Brice Roquefeuil, Co-Chairs of the …

If the opposition wins the next election, Turkey will be dragged into chaos, President and Justice and Development Party (AKP) Chair Erdogan has asserted. Speaking at his party’s parliamentary group meeting today (November 17), Erdogan said the main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP) is “playing a game that will be harmful to our country.” The …

The need for Russia to continue its mediation efforts to resolve the disputed issues between Armenia and Azerbaijan is increasing, Russian President Putin said when addressing the enlarged session of the Russian Foreign Ministry Board. He said the events taking place on the border between Armenia and Azerbaijan show that the situation in the region …

Russia and Turkey have agreed not to make any statement on joint production of S-400 anti-aircraft missile systems. The statement came from Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdo ։an at a news conference following talks with Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez in Ankara. He said the topic is “sensitive for Russia and Turkey.” According to Kremlin …

The Biden administration is preparing for the Democracy Summit, the first of its kind, a gathering of governments, civil society and the private sector to “work together for democratic renewal around the world,” US Deputy Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy and Human Rights Uzra Zeya has said. In response to the Azerbaijani news …

In a Twitter post today, OSCE Chairperson-in-Office Anne Linde said she had a “good conversation” with Azerbaijani Foreign Minister Jeyhum Bayramov on recent developments in the region and called for continued de-escalation, reiterated support for process through Minsk Group Co-Chairs and “my Personal Representative.” Linde had a similar conversation with Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan …