How Nagorno-Karabakh conflict can be used by Kremlin?

The tension between Turkey and Russia has not been over yet. Kremlin would not loose an opportunity to create a leverage in relations with Turkey. So it is a perfect occasion to set on fire the existing conflict, where one of the site is the closest ally of Turkey. The conflict would also strengthen the authority of Moscow in Armenia by enhancing the security dependence from Russian military help. In the end, like in the situation of war in Syria Russia could be seen on the international arena as a “peace-keeper” diligently acting in the region. It is Russia that was called to participate in conflict settlement, it means the international community still considers Russia as a key actor. And this is what Kremlin likes the most.

In order to know your enemy you should think like him

     The politics of Kremlin is not without surprises. It is full of shocks and sudden movements. To be more effective in destabilizing peace in Europe and keep the world in tension, Russia acts where no one expects. In March it was Putin’s sudden decision to withdraw Russian troops from Syria. And now in April, just a few days ago, when everyone expected Russian provocation in Ukraine, the frozen conflict of Nagorno-Karabakh got on fire. In addition to Ukrainian and Syrian wars, and Crimea annexation, Europe receives another hot spot in the region.