Relations nosedive between Russia and former close ally Azerbaijan
The two countries long enjoyed a close partnership in the politically sensitive South Caucasus region on the Caspian Sea, but with Russia distracted by the war in Ukraine, Azerbaijan has grown bolder in challenging Moscow's dominance. It is also seeking closer alliances with Turkey and Israel.
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Ukraine: Russia targets Kyiv in record drone attack
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