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A man gestures in the yard of a house destroyed by shelling by Azerbaijan's artillery during a military conflict in Stepanakert, the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Friday, Oct. 9, 2020. The latest outburst of fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces began Sept. 27 and marked the biggest escalation of the decades-old conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh. The region lies in Azerbaijan but has been under control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since the end of a separatist war in 1994. (AP Photo)

Armenia, Azerbaijan say Nagorno-Karabakh truce violated

By VLADIMIR ISACHENKOV - Associated Press

Armenian Ambassador Varuzhan Nersesyan.

Varuzhan Nersesyan, Armenian ambassador, Pressure Turkey to rein in Azerbaijan

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

A hole made by shell in the roof of the Holy Savior Cathedral during a military conflict, in Shushi, outside Stepanakert, self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Thursday, Oct. 8, 2020. Armenia accused Azerbaijan of firing missiles into the capital of the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh, while Azerbaijan said several of its towns and its second-largest city were attacked. (AP Photo)

Armenia says cathedral shelled in clashes with Azerbaijan

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press

Firefighters work as building of a residential area burns after night shelling in Stepanakert, the self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. Heavy fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the region since Sept. 27 has killed scores of both servicemen and civilians. Nagorno-Karabakh lies inside Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since the 1994. (AP Photo/Karen Mirzoyan)

Iran’s Rouhani slams sending fighters to Nagorno-Karabakh

By NASSER KARIMI - Associated Press

Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan's ambassador to the U.S., said he is familiar with Russian propaganda. "What you have here is a very strong virtual effort to produce a narrative designed to provide Armenia with an excuse to invite Russian forces into the conflict to carry out an anti-terrorism operation against Azerbaijan," he said. (The Washington Times)

Elin Suleymanov, Azerbaijan envoy, says big powers must restrain aggressor Armenia

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

In this Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020 photo, an Armenian soldier fires an artillery piece during fighting with Azerbaijan's forces in self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. Heavy fighting between Azerbaijani and Armenian forces in the region since Sept. 27 has since killed scores of troops and civilians. Nagorno-Karabakh lies inside Azerbaijan but has been under the control of ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia since the end of a separatist war in 1994. The clashes have continued despite numerous international calls for a cease-fire. (Press office of Armenian Defense Ministry PAN Photo via AP)

Russia and Iran undermine peace in the Caucasus

By S. Rob Sobhani

Damage inside an apartment after shelling by Azerbaijan's artillery during a military conflict in Stepanakert, self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Armenian military officials reported missile strikes in the territorial capital of Stepanakert, which came under intense attacks all weekend. (Areg Balayan/ArmGov PAN Photo via AP)

Turkish diplomat denounces Armenia on trip to Azerbaijan

By AIDA SULTANOVA and SUZAN FRASER - Associated Press

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg, left, and Turkey's Foreign Minister Mevlut Cavusoglu speak to the media after their talks in Ankara, Turkey, Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. Stoltenberg said the 30-country military alliance is "deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities " between Azerbaijan and Armenia and he urged Turkey to help end the fighting. (AP Photo/Burhan Ozbilici)

Jens Stoltenberg, NATO chief, calls for cease-fire in Armenian-Azerbaijani clashes

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

Fire burns in a residential area after shelling by Azerbaijan's artillery during a military conflict in self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Stepanakert, Azerbaijan, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. The clashes erupted on Sept. 27 and have killed dozens, marking the biggest escalation in the decades-old conflict over the region, which lies within Azerbaijan but is controlled by local ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia. (Aram Kirakosyan/PAN Photo via AP)

Armenia, Azerbaijan clashes resume over separatist region

Associated Press

A building of a residential area burns after night shelling by Azerbaijan's artillery during a military conflict in self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Stepanakert, Azerbaijan, early Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020. Armenian officials on Sunday accused Azerbaijan of carrying out strikes on Stepanakert. Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry said Armenian forces were attacking the towns of Terter and Horadiz from Stepanakert. (Areg Balayan/ArmGov PAN Photo via AP)

Azerbaijan’s No. 2 city targeted in fighting with Armenia

By AIDA SULTANOVA - Associated Press

Damages are seen inside an apartment in a residential area after shelling during a military conflict in self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Stepanakert, Azerbaijan, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020. The fighting is the biggest escalation in years in the decades-long dispute over the region, which lies within Azerbaijan but is controlled by local ethnic Armenian forces backed by Armenia. (David Ghahramanyan/NKR InfoCenter PAN Photo via AP)

Azerbaijan claims seizing villages in fighting with Armenia

By AIDA SULTANOVA - Associated Press

This image taken from a video released by Armenian Defense Ministry on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020 an Armenian serviceman fires a cannon towards Azerbaijan positions at the contact line of the self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. Clashes broke out Sunday in Nagorno-Karabakh, a region within Azerbaijan that has been controlled by ethnic Armenian forces backed by the Armenian government since the end of a separatist war a quarter-century ago. (Armenian Defense Ministry via AP)

Armenia ready to discuss cease-fire amid Azerbaijan clashes

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press

In this image taken from video released by the Armenian Defense Ministry on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020, Armenian solders guard their position in the self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. Armenia's Foreign Ministry in a statement &quot;completely&quot; denied reports of shelling the Dashkesan region and said that with those reports Azerbaijan was laying the groundwork for &quot;expanding the geography of hostilities, including the aggression against the Republic of Armenia.&quot; (Armenian Defense Ministry via AP)

Azerbaijan, Armenia no closer to ending clashes after 4 days

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press

In this handout photo taken from a footage released by Azerbaijan's Defense Ministry on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, Azerbaijan's forces destroy Armenian anti-aircraft system at the contact line of the self-proclaimed Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh, Azerbaijan. Fighting between Armenia and Azerbaijan broke out Sunday around the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh and the Armenian Defense Ministry said two Azerbaijani helicopters were shot down. Azerbaijan's President Ilham Aliyev said in a televised address to the nation that &quot;there are losses among the Azerbaijani forces and the civilian population as a result of the Armenian bombardment&quot; but did not give further details. (Armenian's Defense Ministry via AP)

Armenia, Azerbaijan keep up deadly fight for disputed region

Associated Press

Armenian soldiers take their position on the front line in Tavush region, Armenia, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Skirmishes on the volatile Armenia-Azerbaijan border escalated Tuesday, marking the most serious outbreak of hostilities between the neighbors since the fighting in 2016. (Armenian Defense Ministry Press Service/PanPhoto via AP)

Azerbaijan-Armenia fighting sparks fear of oil and gas disruption

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

Armenian soldiers take their position on the front line in Tavush region, Armenia, Tuesday, July 14, 2020. Skirmishes on the volatile Armenia-Azerbaijan border escalated Tuesday, marking the most serious outbreak of hostilities between the neighbors since the fighting in 2016. (Armenian Defense Ministry Press Service/PanPhoto via AP)

Clashes resume on volatile Armenian-Azerbaijani border

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press

FILE - In this Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2013 file photo, Armenian soldiers shoot during a ceremony marking the Day of Intelligence Troops in Yerevan, Armenia. Fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces escalated Tuesday, July 13, 2020 with Azerbaijan reporting seven more troops killed, including a general, and Armenia saying it has lost two servicemen. An Azerbaijani civilian also died from Armenian shelling Tuesday, Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said, bringing total casualties from the fighting to 14. (AP Photo/PanARMENIAN Photo, Hrant Khachatryan, File)

Armenia-Azerbaijan border fighting escalates; 16 killed

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press

4 Azerbaijani troops die in clashes with Armenia

Associated Press

Disputed Nagorno-Karabakh region holds elections

Associated Press

Armenian top judge summoned for questioning in criminal case

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press