The Growing Concerns Surrounding Russia's Involvement in Nagorno-Karabakh

Renewed tensions between Azerbaijan and Armenia in Nagorno-Karabakh have raised questions about Russia's role in the conflict. Many Armenians blame President Vladimir Putin for not providing military assistance, leading to their defeat in the 2020 war. Azerbaijan's use of sophisticated weapons and tactics from the Middle East, along with Russia's failure to prevent shortages in Nagorno-Karabakh, have further fueled resentment. The recent ceasefire agreement may mark the end of Nagorno-Karabakh's de facto independence, and Armenia is concerned about losing its own territories. The fate of ethnic Armenians in the region depends on Baku's willingness to build a multiethnic nation.