Categories Selected Articles share.google/aimode/iQq8N7xk… Post author By Mike Nova Post date May 12, 2026 share.google/aimode/iQq8N7xk… — Michael Novakhov (@mikenov) May 12, 2026 ← RT by @mikenov: “The war on Ukraine has exacerbated Russia’s long-standing demographic crisis; its economy has been restructured to churn out non-productive military hardware…. Each day the war continues, Russia falls further behind the US, China, India, and Europe.” → #SouthCaucasus #Azerbaijan #Armenia ARMS FOR PRISONERS Trump administration: easing restrictions on arms sales to Azerbaijan in exchange for the release of political prisoners. https://share.google/aimode/iQq8N7xk1Mx4iYV5R In August 2025, the Trump administration brokered a historic peace agreement between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which included lifting long-standing restrictions on U.S. defense cooperation with Baku. [1, 2] While the deal lifted restrictions by waiving Section 907 of the FREEDOM Support Act—paving the way for potential arms sales and joint military training—it was criticized by human rights groups and members of Congress for failing to secure the release of political prisone