A new brief from the Center for Truth and Justice (CFTJ) examines a May 10, 2026 statement by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev denying any intent to threaten Armenia’s independence or sovereignty. CFTJ contrasts this claim with a documented pattern of prior statements — from 2020 to 2022 — in which Aliyev repeatedly described present-day Armenian territory, including Yerevan, Syunik, and Zangezur, as historically or rightfully Azerbaijani. The brief argues that this record undermines the credibility of the 2026 remarks.
