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US Backs Armenia, Weakened Russia Sees Azerbaijan Shift

1/4/2026

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The United States backs the TRIPP project, granting exclusive development rights in Armenia, marking a decline in Russia's influence.
Armenia moves closer to the United States and the European Union, seeking Western alignment.
Azerbaijan recalibrates its ties with Russia after Russian police actions sparked outrage in Azerbaijan.
Recent meetings between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin suggest a potential thaw in relations.

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The United States backs the TRIPP project, granting exclusive development rights in Armenia, marking a decline in Russia's influence.
Armenia moves closer to the United States and the European Union, seeking Western alignment.
Azerbaijan recalibrates its ties with Russia after Russian police actions sparked outrage in Azerbaijan.
Recent meetings between Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev and Russian President Vladimir Putin suggest a potential thaw in relations.