Alleged ‘victims’ again testify in Vardanyan’s trial in Baku![]() August 13, 2025 - 13:55 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - In the ongoing politically motivated trial against Ruben Vardanyan, former State Minister of Artsakh and philanthropist, held in a Baku court, the so-called “victims” and their legal successors have once again testified, sharing accounts of their participation in combat operations in Artsakh. Some also provided details about injuries they allegedly sustained, according to Minval.az . The next court session is scheduled for August 19. U.S. President Donald Trump announced in Washington that he will support the release of 23 Armenians held in Azerbaijani prisons. Trump made this statement during his meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the White House. Azerbaijan has officially confirmed the presence of 23 Armenian detainees in its custody. The foreign ministers of Armenia and Azerbaijan, Ararat Mirzoyan and Jeyhun Bayramov, have arrived in Washington. The CSTO budget for the current year requires adjustments due to the refusal of Yerevan to pay their share of contributions. Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Partner news |