Day: February 15, 2026
Armenia will prioritize its national interests in any TRIPP railway concession transfer, says Economy Minister Gevorg PapoyanThe approach is pro-Armenia, not against any country, ensuring economic, political & security benefits #Armenia #TRIPP #Railway #SouthCaucasus pic.x.com/SVLLv2ILtk
— Արարատի Ձայն (@Voice1ofArarat) Feb 15, 2026
Azerbaijani public backs the TRIPP project 🇦🇿, says Farhad Mammadov It will connect #Azerbaijan with #Nakhchivan, boost international cargo, create jobs, foster economic growth, and strengthen regional security #TRIPP #BridgeOfPeace #SouthCaucasus #Connectivitpic.x.com/kluH6MNkGkGk
— Երևանի Նորություններ (@Theytellnews) Feb 15, 2026
In his last annual assessment before elections, the Hungarian prime minister promised to take action against ‘Brussels agents.’ He praised his party’s achievements and accused his political opponents of wanting to be the viceroy not only of Brussels but of multinational corporations, AzerNEWS reports.
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Efforts to reopen the Alican–Margara border crossing between #Türkiye and #Armenia have accelerated, signaling a potentially significant shift in regional dynamics #BorderCrossing #SouthCaucasus #RegionalStability #Diplomacy #Geopolitics— AzerNews (@AzerNewsAz) Feb 15, 2026
Efforts to reopen the Alican–Margara border crossing between Türkiye and Armenia have accelerated, signaling a potentially significant shift in regional dynamics. While no official opening date has been announced, Ankara has repeatedly stated that once technical work is finalized and political conditions align, the process is ready to move forward. But what would reopening this border really mean, for Türkiye-Armenia relations, for regional connectivity, and for the broader South Caucasus?
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio reiterated on Sunday that Washington has no intention to leave the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). Speaking at a joint press conference with Slovakian Prime Minister Robert Fico, Rubio underlined that the US already has “thousands and thousands of troops” deployed in NATO countries, AzerNEWS reports.