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Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan who risks being left behind peace deal

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Billionaire on trial in Azerbaijan accused of war crimes dating back decades .

Billionaire Ruben Vardanyan is one of Armenia 's richest men.

He is facing 42 charges including planning and waging war, mercenary activities and terrorism.

The 56-year-old Russian-Armenian entrepreneur set up Russia 's first investment bank in 1990s .

Vardanyan has been dealt with separately, but many in Armenia see all the cases as show trials.

Azerbaijan insists it is complying with international legal standards.

But last month , the government in Baku ordered closure of the local offices of the International Red Cross .

European Parliament has adopted a resolution on the "unlawful detention and sham trials of Armenian hostages".

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