Exactly 15 years ago, in August 2008, the Russian military entered into open conflict with Georgia. Moscow launched an offensive deep into the country before securing a favorable peace treaty and avoiding international isolation.
Exactly 15 years ago, in August 2008, the Russian military entered into open conflict with Georgia. Moscow launched an offensive deep into the country before securing a favorable peace treaty and avoiding international isolation.
And the fact the breakaway regions prevented the circumvention of Russia as a gas supplier granting direct access to the Azerbaijani fields is just pure luck for Russia.
Have you seen maps? Anyway https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pipelines_in_Azerbaijan