Historic peace agreement between Armenia and Azerbaijan might be signed in the US

The leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia are set to meet US President Donald Trump for a peace summit in Washington on Thursday and Friday, which could advance a much-anticipated peace deal between the two countries.

After almost four decades of bitter conflict, Baku and Yerevan might finally settle for peace in the region and notably do it far from Moscow, with both former Soviet South Caucasus countries distancing themselves from Russia and the Kremlin's influence.

Holding a meeting in the White House alongside the US president would send a strong signal to Moscow regarding the two countries' commitment to finding a solution among themselves, but also redirect their foreign policy focus to the West.

It would also reinforce Trump’s broader effort to assert himself and the US as a major actor in resolving global conflicts.