Media Review for November 3

The newspaper Azerbaijan writes about the ongoing struggle against the pandemic that intensified in the fall. The number of infected people worldwide has reached 50 million. In Azerbaijan, relaxation and non-observance of the rules led to the fact that the number of daily infections reached a thousand people.

From November 2, the educational process is carried out online and will last until December 1. As for the sanitary and epidemiological situation, it is not encouraging, and may worsen even more, said the director of the Institute of Medical Prevention Adil Allahverdiyev.

The Azpolitika.info website evaluates the results of the six-hour Geneva meeting of the OSCE MG co-chairs with the foreign ministers of Azerbaijan and Armenia. The statement issued at the end of the meeting concerns only the observance of the Geneva Conventions and the creation of conditions for the humanitarian activities of international organizations. According to the author, the goal of Armenia's participation in this meeting is through the co-chairs to force Azerbaijan to a ceasefire, using this to accumulate forces, as well as build new lines of defense, which did not happen. The author believes that the main goal of Armenia in the current situation is to prolong the war until a peace agreement is reached in more favorable international conditions. As for Azerbaijan's participation in the negotiations, the author notes that the goal is not to discuss the details of any peace or agreement, but it is an indicator that it is ready for a peace process if the conflict is resolved in accordance with Azerbaijan's position and international law. Armenia's way out of this situation is unrealistic. Azerbaijan must liberate its lands by military means. “This is not just a solution to the Karabakh problem, but it is a final closure of the 200-year-old “Armenian issue”.

The website Bizimyol.info.az writes that the US presidential elections will have an impact on international relations. The pro-Armenian position of Joe Biden in case of his election is exaggerated and one should not expect that in case of victory he will follow the lead of the Armenian diaspora. The United States, regardless of the personality of the President, prioritizes its geopolitical and energy interests.

The Müsavat.com website discusses the changes in the Kremlin's policy towards Azerbaijan. After the outbreak of hostilities in Karabakh, the adjustment of Russia's long-term foreign policy strategy and tactics was outlined. For the first time in post-Soviet history, the Kremlin refuses to take direct part in a territorial conflict at the "invitation" of one of the participants.

The reason for this is that Russia is already a participant in several regional conflicts and is experiencing economic sanctions from the West. Russia's participation on the side of Armenia will require additional financial costs and is economically unprofitable. In addition, it can cost Moscow dearly, because it will lead to a conflict with Turkey, which will definitely intervene. –0 -------