Putin's Waning Influence Seen in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict as Armenia Turns from Russia

Putin's defeat in Nagorno-Karabakh shows his influence is waning after the Ukraine invasion. Russia did nothing as Azerbaijan seized the region.
Armenia is turning away from Russia and the CSTO security bloc, holding military exercises with the U.S. instead.
Azerbaijan was emboldened by Armenia's split with Russia to launch an offensive this month, quickly forcing separatists to agree to a ceasefire.
Russia lost at least 2 soldiers, showing its military is overstretched. Armenia's PM said it can't rely on Russia for security anymore.
Turkey is the winner, backing Azerbaijan militarily and deepening ties. Erdogan visited the region last year, angering Armenia.

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