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strikeAug 6, 2026

Russia and Azerbaijan: From Balancing to Confrontation – Riddle Russia

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For years after independence, Azerbaijan carefully balanced between regional powers—chiefly Russia and Turkey—avoiding any unambiguous alignment and steering clear of military alliances.

Source: Ruslan Suleymanov — Read the full report

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  • Ruslan SuleymanovBy Ruslan Suleymanov

    For years after independence, Azerbaijan carefully balanced between regional powers—chiefly Russia and Turkey—avoiding any unambiguous alignment and steering clear of military alliances. Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine weakened Moscow’s position in the South Caucasus and …

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