What is the issue between Armenia and Azerbaijan?

The Nagorno-Karabakh conflict is an ethnic and territorial conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh, inhabited mostly by ethnic Armenians, and seven surrounding districts, inhabited mostly by Azerbaijanis until their evacuation in the First Nagorno-Karabakh War.

Where does Armenia get its weapons?

Russia
Equipment. The Armenian Army operates a wide variety of older equipment, mostly of Soviet origin. There is also some newer equipment from Russia. In 2015, a US$200m loan was ratified by Russia for the purchase of modern weapons between 2015 and 2017.

How strong is Azerbaijan army?

85,000 strong
The Azerbaijani Land Forces number 85,000 strong, according to UK Advanced Research and Assessment Group estimates. The 2,500 men of the National Guard are also part of the ground forces. In addition, there are 300,000 former service personnel who have had military service in the last 15 years.

Is the Armenia Azerbaijan conflict over?

On November 10, 2020, a Russia-brokered ceasefire agreement halted a forty-four-day-long Armenia-Azerbaijan war over the disputed territory of Nagorny Karabakh, confirming a decisive Azerbaijani military victory. Three months later, the dust has not settled from the latest war.

Why does Turkey support Azerbaijan and Armenia?

Turkey has long been a staunch supporter of Azerbaijan: Ankara and Baku share close cultural ties, given their shared Turkic heritage. Meanwhile, Turkey and Armenia have a long history of tensions, exacerbated by Ankara’s refusal to recognize the 1915 Armenian genocide as well as the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

What triggered the latest round of fighting in Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict?

Armenia and Azerbaijan have accused each other of starting the current round of fighting and experts have said it’s not clear what triggered it now, though many warned it had been brewing since the skirmishes in July. Why does it matter?

Did Ankara deploy Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan and down a plane?

Armenia, however, has accused Ankara of deploying Syrian fighters to Azerbaijan and downing a plane, allegations denied by Turkey and Azerbaijan. This article has been updated.

What did Ibrahim Kalin say about the Armenian attack on Azerbaijan?

Earlier, his spokesman Ibrahim Kalin accused Armenia of violating a ceasefire with Azerbaijan “by attacking civilian locations”. We strongly condemn Armenia’s attack on Azerbaijan. Armenia has once again violated international law and shown that it has no interest in peace and stability.