Putin’s War in Ukraine May Cost Him Control of the South Caucasus

Putin’s war in Ukraine may cost him control of the south Caucasus

The prospects of peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia are weakening Russia’s influence

The South Caucasus is slipping from Russia’s grasp

Azerbaijan’s response to a Russian raid that victimised its citizens signals a regional revolt against Kremlin control.

Arrests, raids, beaten Azerbaijanis in Russia

Relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, once considered close, have sharply deteriorated amid a series of high-profile confrontationsDeaths in custody, media offices raided, and beaten and bloodied suspects paraded in court — relations between Russia and Azerbaijan, once considered close, have sharply deteriorated in recent days amid a series of high-profile incidents.The latest tensions erupted over the weekend when Russian law enforcement off…

Azerbaijan and Russia Face Off Over Arrests – and More? - Transitions

A law-enforcement raid in Russia and the response from Azerbaijan have produced a sudden rise in tension. From GMF. The post Azerbaijan and Russia Face Off Over Arrests – and More? appeared first on Transitions.

Russia denied access to citizens detained in Azerbaijan amid rising tensions between Baku, Moscow