“Controversy Surrounds Withdrawal of Russian Peacekeepers from Nagorno-Karabakh: What Does it Mean for Europe and Moscow?”

The withdrawal of Russian peacekeepers from Nagorno-Karabakh has sparked controversy. The process has begun, raising questions about Russia’s presence and the region’s security situation. In November 2020, Russian peacekeepers entered Nagorno-Karabakh to end the war and establish a new status quo. The stay was initially set for 5 years, but rumors now circulate about the actual demands and Moscow’s situation. The geopolitical landscape changed after Azerbaijan’s military victory and Yerevan’s lack of support for unification. Russia’s presence in the region now depends on the interests of Baku, Ankara, and Armenia’s political maneuvers.