Erdogan-Aliyev Meeting Amid Karabakh Exodus

Turkish President Erdogan is set to meet with Azeri President Aliyev to discuss the situation in Nagorno-Karabakh, as thousands of ethnic Armenians flee the region following Azerbaijan's victory over breakaway fighters. The Armenians fear persecution and ethnic cleansing under Azerbaijani control. More than 1,500 people have already crossed into Armenia, and many are driving towards the border through the Lachin corridor. Turkey supported Azerbaijan in the 2020 conflict but denies involvement in the recent military operation. Armenia has condemned the hostility, with over 200 people killed and 400 wounded. The Karabakh Armenians reject Azerbaijan's promises and have called for a U.N. mission to monitor human rights and security in the region.