Ukraine, the ‘borderlands’ between Russia and ‘civilized’ Europe is on fire. For centuries, it has been at the centre of a tug-of-war between powers seeking to control its rich lands and Russia’s access to the Mediterranean. The Maidan Massacre in early 2014 triggered a bloody uprising that ousted president Viktor Yanukovych, spurred Crimeans to secede… Continue reading Ukraine On Fire
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Jul 2020. Azerbaijan – Armenia Part 2
July 2020. Fierce fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan continued for a fifth day on Thursday, with at least 16 soldiers on both sides killed. Both sides also reported the other attacking civilian settlements in what appears to be a widening conflict. The Azerbaijani authorities said that Armenian artillery fire killed one civilian, Aziz Azizov of the village… Continue reading Jul 2020. Azerbaijan – Armenia Part 2
Jul 2020. Azerbaijan – Armenia Part 1
July 2020. Azerbaijan says one of its generals and five other officers have been killed in a third day of fighting with Armenian forces on the countries’ border. An Azeri private also died, bringing the Azeri death toll so far to 11. Armenia says four of its troops – two of them officers – were… Continue reading Jul 2020. Azerbaijan – Armenia Part 1