July 15, 2026
5 developments
The Shusha forum sets the tone
Aliyev threatens a full Council of Europe withdrawal, calls US relations the strongest they have been, reveals Chinese arms procurement and confirms normalization with Russia.
Russia-Armenia trade falls sharply
Bilateral trade drops 20.5%, with Russia's share falling from 35.1% to 28%.
TRIPP and the Middle Corridor become the centrepiece of US policy
Senator Daines's visit underscores Washington's focus on the route.
Armenia's opposition regroups
The Constitutional Court upholds the election, five opposition parties declare "political resistance", and police raid Tsarukyan-linked sites.
Azerbaijan and Georgia sign a 20-year electricity deal
The agreement strengthens the Middle Corridor's energy dimension.