Protests in Armenia and Tensions with Russia

Protesters in Armenia demand the resignation of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan over decision to hand over control of border villages to Azerbaijan. Tensions between Armenia and Russia increase as Pashinyan seeks closer ties with the West.

Indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife on bribery charges

Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife have been indicted on bribery and money laundering charges for allegedly accepting bribes from an Azerbaijan-based energy company and a bank in Mexico City between 2014 and 2021 to advance the former Soviet republic's interests in the U.S. Cuellar's fellow Democrat Rep. Dean Phillips called on him to resign, citing low trust in government.

Indictment of U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar and His Wife on Bribery Charges

U.S. Representative Henry Cuellar and his wife have been indicted on charges of accepting bribes from an energy company in Azerbaijan. The couple allegedly laundered nearly $600,000 through sham consulting contracts. Cuellar denies the allegations and continues to seek re-election.

Indictment of Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife on conspiracy and bribery charges

Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas and his wife have been indicted on conspiracy and bribery charges related to accepting bribes from an energy company and bank to advance Azerbaijan's interests in the U.S. Cuellar has denied the allegations.

Indictment of Rep. Henry Cuellar

The Department of Justice intends to indict Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, following an investigation into his ties to a group of U.S. businessmen and the country of Azerbaijan. Cuellar and his office have agreed to cooperate with the investigation. Cuellar has released a statement declaring himself and his wife as innocent without specifying the charges.

Accusations of Genocide in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

A human rights organization representing ethnic Armenians submitted evidence to the International Criminal Court, accusing Azerbaijan of committing an ongoing genocide against them. The court will decide whether to open an investigation into Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and other top leaders. Long-standing tensions between Armenia and Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh have escalated, resulting in a war in 2020 and a recent effort by Azerbaijan to regain control of the disputed territory.

Russian Forces Withdrawn from Azerbaijan's Karabakh Region

Russian forces are being withdrawn from Azerbaijan's Karabakh region, where they have been stationed as peacekeepers since the end of a war in 2020. This follows Azerbaijan regaining full control of the region last year.

Russia's withdrawal of peacekeepers from Nagorno-Karabakh

Russia is withdrawing its peacekeepers from Nagorno-Karabakh, leading to concerns about the safety of Armenian Christians in the region amidst reports of ethnic cleansing by Azerbaijan. The relationship between Russia and Armenia has deteriorated following the Azeri conquest of Artsakh, with Armenia suspending its participation in Russia's Collective Security Treaty Organization.

Armenia-Azerbaijan Border Conflict

Armenian Prime Minister warns of potential war with Azerbaijan if border is not defined quickly, blames opposition for protests against him, seeks closer ties with the West and NATO for support in peace process.

International Relations and Conflict Resolution

Fox News reports on joint military drills in Australia to send a message to China and Germany seeks to move forward talks on a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan.