Rising Tensions: Azerbaijan and Russia on the Brink Once More – EUROP INFO

According to the published Copenhagen Peace Report 2025, there are currently 56 armed conflicts in the world, which is the highest level since the end of World War II. Some sources, such as Our World in Data, indicate that the number of active conflicts may be even higher. It all depends on the criteria adopted.

Rising Tensions: Azerbaijan and Russia on the Brink Once More – EUROP INFO

Rising Friction Between Azerbaijan and Russia In recent times, the relationship between Azerbaijan and Russia has become increasingly tense, highlighting the delicate geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus. Long-standing grievances intertwined with emerging geopolitical realities have rekindled a conflict that many thought had settled after the 2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war. As Azerbaijan firmly asserts its territorial claims, Russia grapples …