The conflict between Azerbaijan and Armenia has been running since Sunday and has already cost over 100 lives, mostly on the Armenian side. A major factor in the length of the current conflict and accompanying rhetoric has been the military imbalance that has developed over the years. But whether or not Turkey is directly involved, a prolonged conflict will inevitably bring Russia in. Moscow has its own interests in both former soviet states and is allegedly involved in several proxy wars against Turkey. This may explain why Russia has not officially taken a side, and also why this conflict should worry the world.

Source: The Express Tribune October 03, 2020 04:18 UTC