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Armenia Mulls U.S. Lease, Risking Tensions with Russia

7/25/2025

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Armenia is considering leasing a section of its Syunik province to the U.S. to establish a transport corridor connecting Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan, a move that could escalate tensions with Russia. Despite Armenian officials' denials, U.S. proposals seek to enhance trade through this corridor, intensifying the geopolitical dynamics in the South Caucasus.

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Armenia is considering leasing a section of its Syunik province to the U.S. to establish a transport corridor connecting Azerbaijan to Nakhchivan, a move that could escalate tensions with Russia. Despite Armenian officials' denials, U.S. proposals seek to enhance trade through this corridor, intensifying the geopolitical dynamics in the South Caucasus.