Reports that Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Belarus are among the least safe destinations within the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS).

The entities involved

• Armenia →

  sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia

  • The European Commission has initiated economic support measures for Armenia, including funding transfers, trade program development, and import restrictions.Mon 17:26
  • Armenian elections bolster pro-EU trajectory, prompting Russian opposition and EU counter-pressure against Moscow's economic tactics.Mon 17:00
• Azerbaijan →

  country in the Caucasus in Eastern Europe and Western Asia

  • The Middle Corridor, linking Central Asia and Europe, is gaining significance in regional trade and energy routes.Mon 17:06
  • Azerbaijan signs a decree detailing the usage of state budget funds.Mon 16:57
• Belarus →

  country in Eastern Europe

  • Belarus is expanding bilateral cooperation with Kabul regarding health matters and exchanges.Mon 15:36
  • The Foreign Affairs Minister cited Africa and Latin America as needing pan-continental structures.Mon 07:31
• Commonwealth of Independent States →

  regional organisation whose participating countries are former Soviet Republics

  • Kazakhstan and Russia are now recognized as principal partners of Uzbekistan.Thu 04:56

Related events

• Armenia is facing geopolitical pressures, questioning border security with both Turkey and Iran, alongside the withdrawal of Russian military presence.Sep 4
• An Azerbaijani diaspora leader is currently based in Moscow.Aug 17
• Armenia refuses extradition requests originating from Russia.Sep 3
• Türkiye and Armenia are working towards normalizing relations and peace agreements, focusing on strengthening ties via the Zangezur corridor.Jul 7
• Armenian groups sought protection and influence from Russia amid ongoing territorial disputes with Azerbaijan.Sep 20