On August 8th, American president Donald Trump hosted the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan to announce a framework that could potentially end the two countries’ decades-long conflict. While many parts of the deal had been in place for almost a year*, the White House ceremony creates the need for swift action for the deal to stick. Europeans can influence the process, with their leverage growing as attention turns to the region’s possible integration into global markets.
“Peaceful relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan are a good thing, the role of the USA here is problematic, because the US is not part of the South Caucasus region,” in the interview with 168 Hours said Professor Jeffrey Sachs, renowned economist, professor, and Director of the Center for Sustainable Development at Columbia University’s Earth Institute.
With Ucom’s support, SunChild NGO has installed a solar power plant with a capacity of 15 kW at the Yeghegnadzor Cultural Center.
Since this capitulating document was signed under duress, it is considered invalid under international law. Pashinyan is intentionally misrepresenting the “Peace Treaty” to convince the voters to return him to power in the 2026 parliamentary elections.
When it comes to solutions, Claudia Bonamini believes that: “We should all try to go a little beyond our fears, keep an open mind, seek encounters, and see people as people. We should also make the effort not to believe everything we are told about migration, and maybe try to experience and understand it for ourselves.”
Unibank announces a new issue of Class “G” convertible preferred shares, offering investors a fixed annual dividend of 12%. The total issue volume amounts to AMD 1.5 billion.
As part of its fixed network expansion strategy, Ucom announces the successful launch of its high-speed fixed network in Yerevan’s Silikyan District.
In the press, Yerevan is eagerly trying to sell it as a “win”: apparently commerce will flow, peace will be incentivized, and outside management will guarantee fairness—even security. In reality, the first manufactured crisis, border provocation, or “security” demand from Baku will shred those assumptions completely.
The initialing of an Agreement on the “Establishment of Peace and Inter-State Relations” between Armenia and Azerbaijan, together with the “Joint Declaration” witnessed by the President of the United States last week, marks an important diplomatic milestone. Its true significance, however, will depend on whether it delivers tangible progress on the unresolved security, humanitarian, and sovereignty challenges that continue to threaten lasting peace.
To celebrate the upcoming new academic year, Ucom is launching a special promotion for students. Thanks to the “Multiple benefits — one smartphone” campaign, the brand-new HONOR 400 Lite 5G smartphone will be available from August 11 to September 30 on the best terms at Ucom service and sales centers, as well as online.
