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As per the new peace deal, both sides will now maintain positions in the areas that they currently hold, which will mean a significant gain for Azerbaijan. Armenia, Azerbaijan and Russia have signed an agreement to end military conflict over the disputed enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. On November 10,  Russia brokered a new peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan, the two countries that have been in a military conflict for over six weeks over the disputed region of Nagorno-Karabakh in the South Caucasus . During the course of the conflict, considered one of the most serious in recent years, over 1200 have lost their lives as per the Nagorno-Karabakh authorities, while thousands have been displaced. The deal, which is meant to end the conflict between the two nations, was signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin , Azerbaijani president Ilham Aliyev and Armenian prime minister Nikol Pashinyan . Since the conflict started in September, multiple ceasefire agreements have been signe...

The measure is a deliberate, unfriendly step, says Kremlin . Alexei Navalny | Photo Credit: AP The move came a day after Russia’s Foreign Minister warned that Moscow might respond with similar measures The European Union on Thursday imposed sanctions on six Russian officials and one organisation over the poisoning of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny with a Soviet-era nerve agent . The move came a day after Russia’s Foreign Minister warned that Moscow might respond with similar measures. The decision was agreed upon among the 27 EU envoys to Brussels. The adopted restrictive measures consist of a travel ban to the EU and an asset freeze for individuals, and an asset freeze for the entity,” the EU said in a statement. The list includes two high level officials in the Presidential Executive Office, a director of the federal security service and two deputy ministers in the Russian defense ministry. The EU is also targeting the State Scientific Research Institute for Organic Chemi...

Victory Day: The parade will last for around 90 minutes and see the participation of military personnel from 19 countries, including India and China. Solders of Indian Armed Forces were seen marching with units of Russia's other allies during the traditional massive Red Square military parade in Moscow, which was delayed by more than a month because of the invisible enemy of coronavirus. (Photo | AP) Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a three-day trip to Russia to attend the 75th Victory Day. India has sent a tri-services contingent to participate in the Victory Day Parade on Wednesday. China’s Defence Minister and troops will also be present. The parade marked the 75th anniversary of the Nazi defeat in WWII, in Moscow, Russia, Wednesday, June 24, 2020. (Photo | AP) The parade is usually held May 9 on Victory Day, Russia’s most important secular holiday, but was postponed until Wednesday due to the pandemic. But the timing allowed Russia to mark another significant war-era event ...

Representative Image For the first time, an Indian military contingent comprising members of all 3 services will march through Moscow’s Red Square on June 24. In 2015, the only time Indian forces joined the military parade, the participation was restricted to the Indian army. The Russian parade is held every year on Victory Day (May 9), which marks the surrender of Nazi Germany in 1945, but has been delayed this year because of the novel coronavirus. PM Narendra Modi had been invited as a special guest for May 9 event this year. With Modi unlikely to attend the delayed event in these times, the government is hoping to make up for his absence by sending a tri-service contingent to take part in the parade which showcases Russia’s military might. A tri-service contingent comprising about 75-80 will depart for Moscow on June 19. President Vladimir Putin had invited Modi for the Victory Day celebrations during their meeting in Vladivostok last year. Russia, in fact, has invited several ...