Ritengo che alcuni dei nostri alleati abbiano investito troppo poco nella sicurezza dell’Artico”, ha dichiarato oggi il vicepresidente statunitense JD Vance, prima di partire dall’Armenia per l’Azerbaigian
Vice President JD Vance is currently on a diplomatic mission to the Caucasus region, seeking to solidify a U.S.-brokered peace deal between Armenia and Azerbaijan. The visit marks a significant moment in U.S. Foreign policy, as Vance is the first sitting U.S. Vice president to travel to Armenia.
Vance arrived in Armenia on Monday, February 10, 2026, and met with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan. During the meeting, the two leaders signed an agreement to advance negotiations regarding a civil nuclear energy deal. According to reports, the U.S. Is also prepared to export advanced computer chips and surveillance drones to Armenia, and invest in the country’s infrastructure. This move signals a deepening of strategic ties between Washington and Yerevan.
The visit follows a deal signed in August 2025 at the White House between Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev, where both leaders reaffirmed their commitment to a peace treaty. Even as the treaty text has been initially approved by foreign ministers, it has yet to be formally signed by the leaders or ratified by their respective parliaments. Vance emphasized the importance of forward-looking leadership in achieving lasting peace, stating, “Peace is not made by cautious people. Peace is not made by people who are too focused on the past. Peace is made by people who are focused on the future.”
A key component of the proposed peace agreement is the creation of a major transit corridor, dubbed the “Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity,” which would connect Azerbaijan and its exclave of Nakhchivan, separated by a 20-mile stretch of Armenian territory. Vance is scheduled to continue his trip on Tuesday, February 11, 2026, traveling to Azerbaijan. The development underscores growing regional efforts to resolve the long-standing conflict between the two nations.
Elsewhere, the United Nations is collaborating with Cuba to mitigate the effects of a fuel shortage resulting from U.S. Sanctions, according to a statement from UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric. The UN aims to support the Cuban government’s action plan, though the fuel scarcity is expected to impact aid delivery. Cuba’s Ministry of Food Industry has pledged to continue distributing essential goods despite the challenges.
Former U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he may deploy a second aircraft carrier to the Middle East should negotiations with Iran fail, KOMO News reported. Trump stated, “We have an army that is heading over there and another one could go,” adding that a hardline approach, similar to past actions against Iranian nuclear sites, may be necessary.
The U.S. Department of State also announced new sanctions targeting individuals and entities facilitating financing for Hezbollah, alleging they exploit Lebanon’s informal financial sector. Officials stated the sanctions aim to support the Lebanese state and counter Iranian influence, arguing that funding Hezbollah undermines Lebanon’s stability.
