Russia stumbling in Ukraine may have caused Xi to hold off on any plans to invade Taiwan. It has also caused Azerbaijan to renew hostilities against Armenia, an old Russian ally. Putin is too preoccupied with Ukraine to assist the Armenians.
The ball is in Russia's court. Does Putin have another move to regain the initiative, or will he be forced to back down?
It has also caused Azerbaijan to renew hostilities against Armenia, an old Russian ally. Putin is too preoccupied with Ukraine to assist the Armenians.
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Armenia Appeals To Russia For Military Aid
https://www.azatutyun.am/a/32030896.html
Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiate cease-fire in effort to end recent fighting
Putin reacted swiftly and current situation defused...
until:
Pelosi confirms snap visit to Armenia after deadly clashes
Reuters
Pelosi declines to state her reasons for the visit.
As Pelosi Confirms Armenia Trip, ANCA Calls on Her to Stop All Military Aid to Azerbaijan
Armenian-American Association open letter to Pelosi
This goes beyond Putin.