The Senate voted unanimously (100-0) to cease aid to Azerbaijan for two years, citing concerns over potential aggression toward Armenia.
The Armenian Protection Act, introduced by Senator Gary Peters (D-Mich.), aims to send a strong message against countries violating military aid agreements. This follows Azerbaijan’s nine-month siege on Nagorno-Karabakh, prompting over 100,000 Armenians to flee and accusations of ethnic cleansing. Azerbaijani President Aliyev has threatened to use force over territorial disputes.
Meanwhile, Democrats face internal tensions after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer allowed a Republican-crafted continuing resolution. Critics, including former Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, expressed frustration, with Pelosi calling the situation a “false choice” that harms working families.
