Azerbaijani President Aliyev describes Armenia as a ‘fascist country’ and ‘a threat to the region’  

AI

**Azerbaijan’s Calls Armenia a “Fascist “**

The President of Azerbaijan, Ilham Aliyev, has some strong statements about his country’s neighbor, Armenia. an interview with local TV channels, he called Armenia a “fascist state”. He also said that Azerbaijan might have no other choice but to “destroy” this ideology.

**Long History of Conflict**

Azerbaijan and Armenia have been enemies over 30 years. They’ve had many fights over territory and ethnicity since they gained independence. The conflict was in September 2023, when Azerbaijan’s forces took control of the Nagorno-Karabakh region. Most of the Armenian population had to leave.

**Talks and Threats**

While talks are ongoing between Yerevan and to normalize relations and settle border disputes, Armenian authorities have accused Azerbaijan of planning further hostilities. In response, Aliyev has made thinly veiled threats against Armenia. He also called France and other countries to stop providing arms to Armenia.

**Armenia’s Response**

The of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, said in an interview that if Azerbaijan doesn’t have intentions to attack Armenia, then the likelihood of escalation is zero. However, Aliyev’s statements have heightened between the two countries.

Read More @ kyivindependent.com

Share This Article
Leave a Comment