Politics

Analysis: Peace in the South Caucasus beckons as Russian influence wanes

Matthew Day
 08.08.2025, 09:51
Refugees of Karabakh are seen standing in the main square next to the flag of Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh in Goris.
Refugees of Karabakh are seen standing in the main square next to the flag of Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh in Goris. Photo by Ashley Chan/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images

Russia, distracted by the war in Ukraine, could lose influence in a region it has dominated for centuries.