Russia is distracted by its failed invasion of Ukraine and has not been paying attention to developments in the Caucasus, which has created an opening for Azerbaijan to challenge Russia and has made Russia much more reactive rather than proactive in the region.

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Richard Giragosian

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Russia's distraction where Moscow is overwhelmed by its failed invasion of Ukraine and simply has not been paying attention to developments on the ground. It's been much more reactive.

Source

Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Geopolitics in the South CaucasusCenter for Strategic & International Studies
Created: 8/11/2026, 5:26:17 AM

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