[tcrlaf]

For those that don’t know, Armenia has, in the past, aligned with Russia. Azerbaijan is more aligned with the West. I hesitate to say that it’s Ukraine 2.0, but it’s Ukraine 2.0.

Putin recently visited both countries, to try and improve relations. and the current cease-fire was brokered by Russia.

[FreeReign]

For those that don’t know, Armenia has, in the past, aligned with Russia.

Armenia is currently aligned with Putin.

[Reaganez]

For those that don't know Azerbaijan is a Shia Muslim country with Turkic ethnicity but with political relgious ties to Persia/Iran that was for most of its history part of the Persian Empire. Azerbaijan has the highest percentage of Shia Muslims after Iran.

Armenia is an Orthodox Christian country historically aligned to Russia.

Azerbaijan Flag.

[Golden throne]

Um why are we supposed to support the Azerbaijanis heck the Armenians were the first christian nation in existence. As I’ve said once we are in no position financially or politically (domestically speaking) to go through another Cold War.

Face it as long as Putin is in charge there will be some conflict in that part of the world. If 80% of his populace supports him then let them pay the price for their blind patriotism when their living standards are cut in half and Russia is playing second fiddle to the Chinese.