Russia Accuses Armenia of Stoking Tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, Undermining Russian Influence

Russia's foreign minister accused Armenian leaders of inflaming tensions in the conflict with Azerbaijan.
He said Western powers were trying to undermine Russian influence in the region.
Azerbaijan captured the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region despite appeals from Armenia for more Russian help.
Some Armenians have protested against Russia over the conflict.
But Russia believes Armenians will remain aligned with it rather than Western powers.

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Russia Accuses Armenia of Stoking Tensions in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict, Undermining Russian Influence

Russia's foreign minister accused Armenian leaders of inflaming tensions in the conflict with Azerbaijan.
He said Western powers were trying to undermine Russian influence in the region.
Azerbaijan captured the separatist Nagorno-Karabakh region despite appeals from Armenia for more Russian help.
Some Armenians have protested against Russia over the conflict.
But Russia believes Armenians will remain aligned with it rather than Western powers.