Fatal Cross-Border Skirmishes Over Nagorno-Karabakh Escalate Caucasus Tensions
- Russia continues to broker an uneasy ceasefire between Armenia and Azerbaijan after territorial losses by Armenia in 2020.
- Azerbaijan-backed 'environmental protesters' have disrupted Armenia's lifeline to Nagorno-Karabakh leading to a worsening humanitarian crisis.
- Casualties reported on both sides as Armenia and Azerbaijan trade accusations over the shootout near strategic Lachin Corridor.
- The EU will monitor the region to counter Russia's influence as fighting flares again over the disputed enclave.
- Both Armenia and Azerbaijan reported deaths among their troops during clashes along their shared border.