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Geopolitical Monitor: Azerbaijan’s Delicate Balancing Act amid the Ukraine War

 

"Azerbaijan’s Delicate Balancing Act amid the Ukraine War"

Wilder Alejandro Sanchez

Situation Report

Geopolitical Monitor

2 May, 2022

Originally published: https://www.geopoliticalmonitor.com/azerbaijans-delicate-balancing-act-amid-the-ukraine-war/

Post-Soviet countries have come under scrutiny over their policies regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The three Baltic states (Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania) and Moldova have taken clear anti-Moscow stances, with Chisinau even going as far as applying for European Union membership; on the other hand, Belarus has been very clear in its support of the invasion. As for the governments across the Caucasus and Central Asia, they have taken more cautious approaches. One good example situation is Azerbaijan, as Baku has generally maintained cordial and strong relations with Moscow, while at the same time taking subtle steps to assist Ukraine.

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