Trump announces peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia

Reuters · last updated August 11, 2025 – 7:00 AM

WASHINGTON, Aug 8 (Reuters) — Azerbaijan and Armenia signed a U.S.-brokered peace agreement on Friday during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump that would boost bilateral economic ties after decades of conflict and move them toward a full normalization of relations.

The deal between the South Caucasus rivals — assuming it holds — would be a significant accomplishment for the Trump administration that is sure to rattle Moscow, which sees the region as within its sphere of influence.

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