A stunningly sudden end to a long, bloody conflict in the Caucasus spokesman.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from spokesman.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The conflict over Karabakh had been the longest-running in the post-Soviet space, with major implications for Moscow's strategic mindset in Ukraine and other regions.
Google Doodle is honoring Armenia s Independence Day, which took place on September 21, 1991, when the country declared independence from the Soviet Union. Levon Ter-Petrosyan became Armenia s first president, leading the country towards democratic governance. The celebrations include fireworks displays, concerts, and parades in the capital city of Yerevan. In addition, Google Doodle is also commemorating the 192nd birthday of Hedwig Dohm, a German feminist known for her advocacy of gender equality and women s rights.