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Armenian PM Meets Azerbaijani Leader Amid Political Crackdown

7/11/2025

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Amid escalating political tensions, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is set to meet Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi on July 10. As the Armenian government intensifies its crackdown on opposition figures and businesses, critics argue this strategy is designed to stifle dissent and divert attention from crucial peace talks with Azerbaijan.

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Amid escalating political tensions, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is set to meet Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev in Abu Dhabi on July 10. As the Armenian government intensifies its crackdown on opposition figures and businesses, critics argue this strategy is designed to stifle dissent and divert attention from crucial peace talks with Azerbaijan.