
Losing its grip in Ukraine, Russia’s hold is strengthening in the Caucasus
Seemingly weeks away from an historic peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Moscow has derailed the process—strengthening its hand—without a shot being fired.

Seemingly weeks away from an historic peace between Azerbaijan and Armenia, Moscow has derailed the process—strengthening its hand—without a shot being fired.

The Hungarian position between Armenia and Azerbaijan is delicate. Mutual aid between Christian countries invites Hungary to support Armenia, but Hungary also has strong ties with Azerbaijan as a member of the Organisation of Turkic States.

Facing a humanitarian crisis and an intransigent Azerbaijani regime, calls are mounting for a stronger EU intervention.

This is not the first time that the Lachin corridor has been blocked by the Azeris. But never before has this vital artery been cut off for so long.

Western powers have helped embolden Azerbaijan. Between 2018-2019, the U.S. gave more than $100 million in military aid to Azerbaijan.

On Friday morning, Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of violating their recent ceasefire agreement, only one day after the Armenian prime minister addressed the UN to accuse Azerbaijan of committing “unspeakable atrocities.

Confronted on the EU’s stance towards the Azerbaijani aggression against Armenia, the EU Commission released a statement confirming the gas partnership with Azerbaijan.

Several international politicians have publicly condemned the Azerbaijanian attack on Armenia, but the German foreign ministry refuses to name an aggressor. The recent European gas deal with Azerbaijan might have something to do with this.

Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan said he hoped for “an appropriate response from the international community” to Azerbaijan’s aggression. For the time being, a response is slow in coming.

Azerbaijan is taking advantage of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the diversion of the international community’s attention, to establish its dominance over the Armenian population.