Did Armenia surrender territory? If so, what? I can’t seem to find the specifics…
Apparently 2,000 Russian troops are moving in. That country has really been kicked in the teeth on all fronts.
the peace deal yes had Armenia surrendering territory, however it doesn't look like that's going to work out
there were huge riots in the streets immediately after the announcement in Armenia and people dragged the head of the congress out of his office, and the military and opposition after that did a coup and took over, promising not to surrender/stop fighting
@SeanAloysiusOBrien Link to sources?
I don't have any sorry, this is what I've seen from randos on twitter, it seems to be developing rapidly
@SeanAloysiusOBrien @fikran There is unrest, but no military coup or takeover. Angry mob broke into the parliament and vandalized it a bit, until police showed up. They mostly peacefully left the building then, but stayed on the main square demanding answers/retribution/whatever, not particularly organized.
Some key territories were already lost, and the Armenian leadership in the disputed territory asked for help, cause the situation was dire. That's why prime minister signed the agreement. What's strange is why Azerbaijan, supposedly winning, agreed on the deployment of Russian forces in the region. It could be related to the Russian helicopter they accidentally shot down in Armenian territory (not disputed territory), issuing an official apology few hours before the agreement was signed. Now Russia will likely assume full control over the situation, no military coup or takeover can realistically change that, only the intervention of another world power with another agenda. Armenia alone can't continue the war, but the opposition will use this opportunity to undermine the current government in every way they can.
@fikran @SeanAloysiusOBrien technically (internationally recognized) Azerbaijan's territory was considered occupied, so it was taken back. From the same perspective no Armenian territory was occupied. Russian forces however are to be deployed in Azerbaijan's territory now, and stay there for at least 5 years. This is strange, since Russia is considered pro-Armenian (military ally, has a base there, often narratively on same side), but hopefully the narrative of victory will hold, and there will be no further escalations.
@fikran @SeanAloysiusOBrien Not sure about history myself, they are to withdraw from the disputed territories, Nagorno-Karabagh (and surrounding regions), which by most of international community is recognized as territory of Azerbaijan occupied by Armenia. Russians at the same time will enter these territories as peacekeepers.
@namark @SeanAloysiusOBrien Which specific territory? That’s what I’m having a bit of trouble understanding - there was the historically Armenian provinces and the historically Azeri provinces. Did Armenia withdrew only from only the historically Azeri provinces, which is what is hinted but isn’t clear to me?