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A view of the cultural center, destroyed by shelling during a military conflict, in Shushi, outside Stepanakert, the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Tuesday, Oct. 13, 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 tensions rise amid claims of new attacks

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press

A sniper of Nagorno-Karabakh's militia observes the land ahead during a military conflict near Hadrut, the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020. Armenia and Azerbaijan on Monday accused each other of attacks over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh despite a cease-fire deal brokered by Russia to try to end the worst outbreak of hostilities in the region in decades. (AP Photo)

Reported death toll in Armenia-Azerbaijan clashes about 600

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press

People look at the destroyed houses a day after shelling by Armenian's artillery during fighting over the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh, in Ganja, Azerbaijan, Monday, Oct. 12, 2020. Armenia and Azerbaijan on Monday have accused each other of attacks over the separatist territory of Nagorno-Karabakh despite a cease-fire deal brokered by Russia in an effort to end the worst outbreak of hostilities in decades. (AP Photo)

Armenia, Azerbaijan report attacks despite cease-fire deal

By AVET DEMOURIAN - Associated Press

Azerbaijani soldiers and firefighters search for survivors after rocket fire overnight by Armenian forces, early Sunday, Oct. 11, 2020, in a residential area in Ganja, Azerbaijan's second largest city, near the border with Armenia. Several civilians were killed and dozens were wounded. Russian President Vladimir Putin brokered a cease-fire on Friday in a series of calls with President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan and Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinian. (Ismail Coskun/IHA via AP)

Azerbaijan, Armenia report shelling of cities despite truce

By Aida Sultanova - Associated Press

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

People walk past anti-Turkish graffiti on a wall in the main Armenian district of the northern Beirut suburb of Bourj Hammoud, Lebanon, Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2020. In Bourj Hammoud anger and anxiety are clear among the population over the fighting between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces in the separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh that broke out on Sept. 27 and has left dozens killed since then. Hundreds of fighters from around the Middle East are heading to Nagorno-Karabakh in Azerbaijan to join rival countries fighting over the region. (AP Photo/Hassan Ammar)

Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict draws in fighters from Mideast

By BASSEM MROUE - Associated Press

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

Armenian Ambassador Varuzhan Nersesyan.

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

By Lauren Toms - The Washington Times

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

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

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

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 photo taken from a video released by Armenian Foreign Ministry on Friday, Oct. 2, 2020, alleged Azerbaijani armed forces shell civilian infrastructures in Stepanakert, 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 Foreign Ministry via AP)

AP Explains: What lies behind Turkish support for Azerbaijan

By SUZAN FRASER - 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

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