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Trump Hosts Historic Peace Talks with Armenia, Azerbaijan Leaders

8/12/2025

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Summary

Story summary

On August 8, 2025, President Donald Trump welcomed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the White House, marking a historic step towards peace after years of strife. The agreement proposes a transit route through Armenia for Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan, yet lingering challenges like prisoner releases and constitutional changes threaten its stability.

History

Historical Context

The First Nagorno-Karabakh War, which began in 1988, ended with a Russian-brokered ceasefire in 1994, resulting in approximately 30,000 deaths and over a million displaced. The conflict's legacy continues as the 2025 White House meeting between Donald Trump, Nikol Pashinyan, and Ilham Aliyev seeks to address ongoing tensions and territorial disputes, aiming for regional stability and improved relations.

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Story summary

On August 8, 2025, President Donald Trump welcomed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev to the White House, marking a historic step towards peace after years of strife. The agreement proposes a transit route through Armenia for Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan, yet lingering challenges like prisoner releases and constitutional changes threaten its stability.

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