The decision to take back Karabakh took shape over months as diplomatic realities shifted
Putin, Raisi emphasize importance of resolving issues by peaceful, political and diplomatic means
At least 13,550 ethnic Armenians who call Nagorno-Karabakh home arrived in Armenia on the first day of the exodus
Separatists agree to ceasefire with Baku's forces and disband and disarm, talks expected to start on Thursday
Turkey, which has close cultural and linguistic ties with Azerbaijan, is a key ally of Baku