Ruben Vardanyan sentenced to 20 years in prison

February 17 2026, 11:58

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Former State Minister of Artsakh Ruben Vardanyan has been sentenced by a Baku military “court” to 20 years in prison.

According to Azerbaijani media, the prosecution had previously sought a life sentence.

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