Russia helped end a 2020 war and its troops policed the cease-fire. But with a new crisis in the Caucasus heating up, Moscow, distracted and weakened by Ukraine, has not intervened.
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The Fight Between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Explained
The hostilities that flared again last week reflect decades of animosity over a mountain region, but the consequences could be far wider. Here’s a guide.
U.K. vs. Oligarchs: ‘The Gloves Are Now Off’
Russia’s war in Ukraine has finally led the British government to go after ultrawealthy Russians in London. But curbing the flood of corrupt money will require going after more than the big names.
In Nagorno-Karabakh, Land Mines, Bulldozers and Lingering Tensions
Despite the hurdles, territory seized by Azerbaijan from Armenia in last year’s war is being transformed with breathtaking speed.
In Armenia-Azerbaijan Peace Deal, Putin Applied a Deft New Touch
The iron-fisted tactics used against Georgia and Ukraine seem to have fallen out of favor, replaced by a more subtle blend of soft power and an implicit military threat.
After War Between Armenia and Azerbaijan, Peace Sees Winners and Losers Swap Places
A deal brokered by Russia ended the fighting for now over Nagorno-Karabakh, leaving Armenians to pack up and burn their houses as they retreat, while Azerbaijanis plan a return to long-lost lands.
Armenians Erupt in Fury Over Defeat in War With Azerbaijan
Russia and Turkey emerged as power brokers as Moscow forged the peace agreement and Ankara backed the victorious Azerbaijanis.
Facing Military Debacle, Armenia Accepts a Deal in Nagorno-Karabakh War
In an agreement brokered by Russia, Azerbaijan won many of the concessions it has sought for decades in negotiations over the Nagorno-Karabakh separatist region.
Roots of War: When Armenia Talked Tough, Azerbaijan Took Action
While Azerbaijan is the main driver of the Nagorno-Karabakh war, analysts say, Armenia’s populist prime minister pushed the situation to the brink.
In Azerbaijan, Pain and Loss Drive Fever for War With Armenia
As the country’s soldiers advance in the conflict with Armenia, every “liberated” territory is celebrated and tens of thousands of refugees plan their return to lost lands.