The South Caucasus in the Shadow of the War in Ukraine

Dr. Gayane Novikova

May 8, 2023

The trilateral ceasefire agreement signed on 9 November 2020 between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Russia created a serious shift in the balance of powers in the South Caucasus. Consequently, Russia’s influence on developments in this region has been brought into question by the close alliance between Turkey and Azerbaijan. For its part, Armenia has tried to recover following its devastating defeat on the battlefield. To the north, Georgia’s priorities continue to be framed by internal developments. See more…