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Who won Azerbaijan vs Armenia 2020?
July 2020 Armenian–Azerbaijani clashes
| Date | 12–16 July 2020 (4 days) |
|---|---|
| Location | Mainly Tavush, Armenia/Tovuz, Azerbaijan Minor fighting near Chambarak, Armenia/Qazakh, Gadabay, Azerbaijan and Nakhchivan–Armenia border |
| Result | Both sides claim victory |
| Territorial changes | No territorial changes |
Which country recognized Azerbaijan first?
Israel
Israel was one of the first countries to recognize Azerbaijan on 25 December 1991.
What is the relationship like between Turkey and Armenia?
In 1993 Turkey shut its border with Armenia in support of Azerbaijan during the war over Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia meanwhile has had good relations with Russia. There is a Russian military base in Armenia, and both are members of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) military alliance.
Is there a peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia?
Until recently, negotiations mediated by international powers had failed to deliver a peace agreement. Armenia is majority Christian while Azerbaijan is majority Muslim. Turkey has close ties to Azerbaijan, while Russia is allied with Armenia – although it also has good relations with Azerbaijan.
Why did Nagorno-Karabakh become part of Armenia?
It was only as the Soviet Union began to collapse in the late 1980s that Nagorno-Karabakh’s regional parliament officially voted to become part of Armenia. Azerbaijan sought to suppress the separatist movement, while Armenia backed it.
Is Armenia tightening its security measures against Turkey?
On 9 October 2020, Armenia tightened its security legislation. On 21 October 2020, the Armenian Cabinet of Ministers temporarily banned the import of Turkish goods, the decision will come into force on 31 December 2020.