13 Oct 2026
Azerbaijan Initially Advocated for Direct Negotiations Without Mediators – Expert
In an interview with “CCBS”,
Professor of Political Science Rovshan Ibrahimov commented
on the possible consequences of the recent tensions in Russian-Azerbaijani
relations and the prospects of the Armenian-Azerbaijani negotiation process.
According to the
expert, Baku’s position from the very beginning was to conduct negotiations directly, without the involvement
of external mediators. This approach, in his opinion, reflects
Azerbaijan’s aspiration to build a regional security system based on sovereign dialogue and
to avoid pressure from major powers.
Ibrahimov emphasized
that the recent diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Baku could accelerate the search for
compromises between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as both sides are
interested in resolving issues independently.
The expert also noted that the Russian-Azerbaijani tensions are unlikely
to lead to a serious revision of bilateral relations but could serve as a
signal to reconsider Russia’s role in the peace process. According to
Ibrahimov, Yerevan and Baku should seize the
opportunity to establish a direct and sustainable dialogue, as
delaying the conflict resolution only increases external interference.
Latest news
Latest newsGeorgia’s Constitutional Court Continues Case on Banning Opposition Parties: Political Pluralism at Stake
12.Oct.2026
Azerbaijan and Iran Step Up Security Contacts Amid Hijab Protests
12.Oct.2026
Personnel Shortages Complicate Ukrainian Forces’ Rotation: Ukraine Faces Long-Term Challenges on the Front Line
11.Oct.2026
Trump Eases Sanctions on Russian Fuel After Talks with Putin: Kyiv Fears Boost to Moscow’s War Revenues
10.Oct.2026
Putin Seeks to Strengthen Russia’s Influence in the Post-Soviet Space Through the CIS
10.Oct.2026
Russia and the South Caucasus: External Pressure, Political Competition and a Crisis of Trust
10.Oct.2026
Peaceful Settlement Between Armenia and Azerbaijan: Moving from Declarations to Implementation
10.Oct.2026
Moldova Ready to Accept as Many Ukrainians as Necessary if Situation Worsens This Winter
09.Oct.2026
Turkmenistan Turns Avaza into a Regional Diplomatic Hub as Caspian, Central Asian and CIS Agendas Converge
08.Oct.2026
Romania Scrambles Spanish F-18s After Aerial Targets Detected Near Ukrainian Border
07.Oct.2026
Berlin Deepens Defence Partnership with Kyiv: Germany to Provide Ukraine with €1 Billion in Military Aid
07.Oct.2026
European Parliament Against Georgian Dream: EU Prepares New Response to Tbilisi
06.Oct.2026
Bulgarian Foreign Minister to Discuss European Security and International Law in the Netherlands
05.Oct.2026
Rheinmetall in Bulgaria: Sofia Emerges as a New NATO Defence-Industrial Hub in the Balkans
05.Oct.2026
The Cost of a Long War: Moscow Expands Spending Plans Through 2029
05.Oct.2026