April 11, 2026
On April 9, information was spread that the President of the Republic Vahagn Khachaturyan received the delegation headed by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Kazakhstan Yermek Kosherbaev who is on an official visit to Armenia, and during that meeting the prospects of restoring direct flights were also discussed, stressing that this step can significantly contribute to the activation of contacts between people, the development of tourism and the expansion of business ties.
It gives the impression that we are talking about something new, but the government that opens the same factory, hospital and other objects of interest several times and cuts the ribbon, it turns out, is also spreading the same information in different sauces in this matter, trying to once again score points on people’s ignorance.
The point is that tickets for Astana-Yerevan and Almaty-Yerevan flights have been on sale for more than a month.
Moreover, the “Shirak Avia” airline will start operating Yerevan-Astana flights from April 20.
So, like every time, this time also antiquity is presented to the public as a new achievement, and this is done by the political force that has been in power for 8 years.
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168: Our War Is Not Over… The Whole of Azerbaijan Can Be Fragmented. Hayk N
April 11, 2026
The United States suffered a moral defeat in the war against Iran. Even before the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, Trump opened a way for him to retreat. He expressed such an opinion 168 TVof Revue on the air of the program Colonel of the Armed Forces Reserve, military expert Hayk Nahapetyanspeaking about the results of the 40-day war of the United States and Israel against Iran and the prospects of the US-Iran negotiation process launched in Pakistan.
According to a military expert, the Islamic Republic of Iran, which faced two nuclear powers, the United States and Israel, is actually winning this war. Hayk Nahapetyan assigns an important place to the support of Russia and China in Iran’s military success. According to a military expert, with the results of such a war, Iran’s influence in the region will increase significantly, while Turkey’s weight will drop sharply.
Speaking about the issue of what lessons can be learned from the war against Iran and the effective defense of Iran, the military expert also touched on the topic of the undisguised territorial ambitions of the Republic of Azerbaijan towards Iran and Armenia, noting that the so-called “western Azerbaijan”, “southern Azerbaijan” and “great Azerbaijan” ideas are encouraged and advanced in Azerbaijan at the highest state level. The military expert emphasizes that all this should be known not to cause panic, but to understand the extent of the danger. The expert also emphasizes: “our war is not over. we have only lost a great battle»։
According to Hayk Nahapetyan, Aliyev understands very well that if he goes on a military adventure against Iran, “All of Azerbaijan can become a fragment»։
Full interview in the video.
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Asbarez: Trump Route Remains a Priority for U.S., State Dept. Says
As the United States and Israeli attacks enter the six weeks, with a tenuous cease-fire in place, the State Department said that the Trump Administration remained committed to making the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity—known as TRIPP—a reality.
“The Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity remains a top priority for the United States, with the potential to unleash peace and prosperity in the South Caucasus region and beyond. The Trump Administration remains committed to making TRIPP a reality,’’ the State Department spokesperson told the Armenpress, following an inquiry from the state-run news agency on Friday.
At the onset of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had lamented publically that the war would delay the TRIPP project.
The State Department spokesperson noted that TRIPP is a multimodal transit area which will connect the main part of Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan, “fully respecting Armenian sovereignty and territorial integrity while providing reciprocal connectivity benefits for Armenia.”
“It will allow unimpeded international and intrastate connectivity in the region, expanding opportunities for increased economic growth and prosperity,” the spokesperson added.
“Azerbaijan will gain connectivity to its Nakhchivan exclave, while Armenia will benefit from improved regional connectivity, which will unleash the economic potential of the South Caucasus while preserving Armenia’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, and jurisdiction,” the spokesperson said.
The State Department also noted that Armenia is working with the United States and mutually- determined third parties to implement the TRIPP.
”To help kick-start TRIPP and related arrangements, the United States has made an initial commitment of $145 million, which will unlock regional stability and economic growth. These funds will support investments in trade, infrastructure, and cross-border security in Armenia, and increase regional connectivity,’’ the State Department spokesperson said.
The spokesperson noted that on January 13, the United States and Armenia jointly announced the publication of the TRIPP Implementation Framework.
“This document outlines a concrete path to operationalize TRIPP. Reflecting the principles affirmed on August 8, it also underscores the importance of sovereignty, jurisdiction, territorial integrity, and reciprocity to the overall success of the TRIPP. As President Trump has said, TRIPP will go through “some of the most important places economically anywhere in the world,” and “will boost commercial activity on the other side of the Caspian Sea, helping nations throughout Central Asia.”
“The ultimate objectives of TRIPP are to strengthen the prosperity and security of Armenia and Azerbaijan and expand U.S. commercial opportunities by expanding regional trade and connectivity, as well as to create new transit links from Central Asia and the Caspian to Europe,’’ the spokesperson concluded.
The mention of “third parties” piqued the interest of journalists on Friday, prompting Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan to clarify the reference by the State Department spokesperson.
At a joint press conference Friday with his visiting Estonian counterpart, Margus Tsahkna, in Yerevan, Mirzoyan, insisted that “despite the not so favorable global developments in the region,” the U.S. and Armenia are continuing to work on this project.
He said preparation and approval of the necessary documents were currently underway, and the parties are constantly exchanging information on their positions on various issues.
“We hope to start construction as soon as possible. For this, we will need third parties. The agreement between Armenia and the US is bilateral. However, the participation of third countries will be necessary during the construction phase; possibly also in matters of system management,” Mirzoyan said.
“The TRIPP project will conclude in Azerbaijan at one end, and in Nakhchivan at the other, but its logical continuation is the connection with the Armenian railways through Yeraskh and the Turkish roads through Kars-Gyumri,” Mirzoyan said.
The countries of Central Asia are also interested in this project, and it was discussed during the recent visit by the minister of foreign affairs and the minister of transport of Kazakhstan to Armenia.
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Armenian territorial administration minister, Kazakh transport minister discus
Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Davit Khudatyan received Minister of Transport of the Republic of Kazakhstan Nurlan Sauranbayev.
According to the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Khudatyan highlighted the need to deepen existing relations with Kazakhstan. A number of issues of mutual interest were discussed, particularly in the aviation and transport sectors.
Both sides emphasized the importance of establishing direct air links between the two countries. The “Crossroads of Peace” project, as well as the railway sector within its framework, were also discussed.
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The loss of state political content and subjectivity will continue
What does the prime minister of the Republic of Armenia, the number one political official, stand out in the morning, when the whole world’s attention is on the agreement of a two-week ceasefire around Iran? Everyone is trying to discuss, understand what is going on behind the scenes, how big is the prospect of a permanent ceasefire, what developments will happen, and that.
Armenia’s number one political official speaks with the rhetoric characteristic of a group that gathers in practically any backwater, talking about opposition rivals, in this case specifically Samvel Karapetyan.
It seems that on the morning of the agreement on Iran, the Prime Minister of Armenia should perhaps first of all welcome the two-week ceasefire, hope that it will be long-lasting and that two countries of great importance for Armenia will be able to reach a more stable diplomatic agreement, which is also in the interest of the security environment of the Republic of Armenia. At least one political official would use the opportunity, as well as the objective necessity for Armenia, and express himself on that topic.
But, I repeat, the Prime Minister of Armenia stands out for the rhetoric I mentioned above, on the domestic political topic. By and large, this is another evidence that Armenia has ceased to be a state containing political content and subjectivity. Otherwise, I repeat, the political subject would be the first to respond to the important issue of the world agenda, moreover, I would like to emphasize that it is directly bordering Armenia and has deep significance for Armenia. Then let him move on to his internal political concerns.
The loss of state political content and subjectivity will be continuous. As I have said many times, the current ruling power no longer has any other political possibility, potential, if it ever had. Moreover, whether he wants to or not, it is a matter of no importance, because even if he wants to, he himself has given up all opportunities, handed over all opportunities and rights to the neighboring state. Therefore, the task of any citizen who is concerned about the fate of Armenian statehood is very simple: to return Armenia to statehood, using the election of the parliament the opportunity.
Analyst Hakob Badalyan
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Armenian lawmaker says ‘never say never’ on possible CSTO exit
A senior Armenian lawmaker on Monday did not rule out the possibility of Armenia withdrawing from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in the future.
MP Andranik Kocharyan, from the Civil Contract faction and chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Defense and Security Affairs, told reporters that the decision would depend on Armenia’s interests.
“Never say never. The world is very turbulent. The security and interests of our country shall dictate the sequence of our steps,” Kocharyan said when asked whether Armenia could quit the CSTO, where its membership is currently frozen.
Kocharyan emphasized that Armenia’s main issue with the CSTO pertains to its own borders and has nothing to do with Nagorno-Karabakh.
“An attempt was made to link the CSTO’s actions to the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, but regarding Armenia’s borders, the CSTO had a role to play. They didn’t act, right? Our problem arose from the situation at Armenia’s borders, and we asked the CSTO for support two or three times. That support, aside from verbal statements, did not produce any results for us,” Kocharyan said.
He added that future decisions will depend exclusively on Armenia’s national interests.
“We will act in accordance with whatever our country’s interests dictate,” he stated.
Back in February 2024, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia had frozen its participation in the CSTO, citing the organization’s failure to fulfill its obligations to Armenia.
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Ardy Kassakhian Elected to SoCal Association of Governments
GLENDALE — Glendale City received official notice from the Southern California Association of Governments that Councilmember Ardy Kassakhian has been elected and declared as the Regional Council Representative for District #42, on April 1.
“I’m honored to be selected to represent Glendale and Burbank on SCAG’s Regional Council,” said Councilmember Kassakhian. “SCAG plays a critical role as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Southern California—helping shape transportation, housing, and growth policy for nearly 19 million residents across six counties.
Over the next two years, Ardy Kassakhian will serve on SCAG, helping shape regional policies on transportation, housing, and sustainability that guide investment and growth across Southern California. This position will allow him to advocate on behalf of Glendale and his district, ensuring local priorities are represented while keeping City leadership informed on regional decisions, funding opportunities, and state-driven mandates.
Councilmember Kassakhian added, “Glendale and Burbank are not just participants in that conversation—we are partners in shaping it. I look forward to advancing forward-looking policies grounded in present realities and practical predictions of growth. But regional collaboration must respect local control. We can be part of a broader vision for Southern California’s future without giving up our ability to guide our own growth and decisions.”
SCAG serves as the Metropolitan Planning Organization for Southern California, bringing together cities, counties, and regional agencies to coordinate planning efforts related to transportation, housing, environmental sustainability, and economic growth across the six-county region.
Known as the “Jewel City,” Glendale is the fourth largest city of Los Angeles County. With a population of almost 200,000, Glendale is a thriving cosmopolitan city that is rich in history, culturally diverse, and offers nearly 50 public parks & facilities, with easy access to a municipal airport. It is the home to a vibrant business community, with major companies in healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, retail, and banking. For more information visit the city website or follow on social media @MyGlendale.
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Armenpress: US special forces enter Iran to rescue downed airman – The Telegra
US special forces entered Iran on Friday night to rescue a crew member of a downed F-15 fighter jet, The Telegraph reported.
The U.S. government has yet to report on such an operation.
Two crew members ejected in the shoot-down, reports suggested, triggering a race between Iran and the US to find the stranded American airmen.
One was rescued in an operation involving two US military helicopters and low-flying refuelling aircraft, which were targeted by light weaponry.
Iranian broadcasts offered a $60,000 bounty for the capture of the other airman.
Although Iran claimed it had downed a newer F-35 aircraft, analysts reported that images of the wreckage, including an ejection seat, are consistent with an F-15.
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Verelq: Putin was not informed about the nuances of Armenian laws. Nicole:
The Prime Minister of Armenia believes that the Russian leader was not provided with complete information regarding the electoral rights of the country. The announcement was made in response to Vladimir Putin’s desire to participate in the elections of all, including pro-Russian and imprisoned politicians.
Prime Minister at a press conference on April 2 Nikol Pashinyan commented on the dialogue held yesterday with the President of the Russian Federation. Referring to the issue of dual citizenship persons participating in the elections, the head of the government expressed his belief that Vladimir Putin was simply not informed about the relevant legal nuances. According to the country’s Constitution, only those persons who have been exclusively citizens of Armenia in the last four years can apply for the post of prime minister or deputy.
Pashinyan noted that taking into account the broad international agenda and heavy workload, the Russian leader does not have the opportunity to objectively study the legislative features of other states in detail. According to the opinion of the Prime Minister of Armenia, it is likely that the relevant structures did not provide exhaustive information on this issue, therefore, during a personal conversation, he found it appropriate to clarify this legal aspect.
They became a reason for discussion on April 1 in Moscow Vladimir Putin the statements made. The Russian president reminded of the close ties between the two countries, the Armenian community of more than two million in Russia and the many pro-Russian political forces in Armenia itself.
Putin expressed a clear desire for all these politicians and parties to be able to participate in domestic political processes, specifically mentioning those who are currently in detention despite having a Russian passport. At the same time, he emphasized that Moscow does not interfere in the internal decisions of Yerevan and accepts that it is exclusively the sovereign affairs of Armenia.
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Asbarez: Yerevan Calls Baku’s ‘Genocide’Claims ‘Hostile and Unfounded’
Armenia’s Foreign Ministry
Armenia’s foreign ministry on Wednesday called fake claims of an “Azerbaijani Genocide” by Armenians in 1918 “hostile and unfounded narratives,” rejecting Baku’s assertions that such events took place.
Azerbaijan’s foreign ministry on Tuesday issued a statement calling for the recognition of the so-called “Azerbaijani Genocide.” Baku claimed that in March 1918 6,000 “armed units of Baku Soviet,” with the assistance of another 4,000 members of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation carried out massacres against Azerbaijani ahead of the both Armenia and Azerbaijan declaring independence in May of that year.
Armenia’s foreign ministry spokesperson told Armenpress on Wednesday that such claims are part of “hostile and unfounded narratives” that have developed over decades of conflict and continue to be used in Azerbaijan, including at the state level.
“We hope that the peace established between Armenia and Azerbaijan will not only contribute to stable, peaceful coexistence and the development of good-neighborly relations between the two states and societies, but will also put an end to fabricated claims and eliminate hate speech,” she said.
The spokesperson also pointed to commitments made by the leaders of Armenia and Azerbaijan, recalling an agreement reached in Washington. According to Badalyan, the declaration signed on August 8, 2025, includes a provision emphasizing the intention to close the chapter of hostility between the two peoples and to move toward building good-neighborly relations following years of conflict.
Badalyan underscored that advancing peace should go hand in hand with abandoning divisive rhetoric and fostering mutual understanding between the two societies.
Baku’s latest revision of history comes as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan last week said he had had “enough” of historical justice, adding that any pursuit of the principle was “anti-Armenian.”
Meanwhile Turkey Defense Ministry announced that it will not allow the “genocide committed by Armenians against Azerbaijanis” to be forgotten.
“In those tragic days, which remain a black mark in history, Armenian armed groups mercilessly killed thousands of innocent Azerbaijanis. We have not forgotten the genocide committed against our brothers, we will not forget it, and we will not allow it to be forgotten. We honor the memory of our martyrs with gratitude and humility,” the Turkish defense ministry said in statement posted on its website.
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