Putin can no longer boss Azerbaijan around | Eastern Express

Azerbaijan and Russia say their relations have recovered after a bitter dispute triggered by the destruction of an Azerbaijani passenger aircraft in December 2024.

Ilham Aliyev has nevertheless repeated his support for Ukraine’s territorial integrity and urged Ukrainians never to accept occupation. The Kremlin called Azerbaijan’s position erroneous, but insisted that the disagreement should not damage bilateral relations.

Baku’s confidence reflects a South Caucasus in which Russia’s neighbors increasingly pursue their own interests without automatically deferring to Moscow.

In this episode of Eastern Express, host Benjamin Lee and his guest, Rusif Huseynov, Director, Topchubashov Center, examine how restored Azerbaijani-Russian relations expose the limits of Vladimir Putin’s regional power.

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Russia’s loss of influence using Azerbaijan as an example
03:33 Introduction: Azerbaijan’s Aliyev challenges Moscow on Ukraine and what it means
07:06 Interview: How far can the Russo-Azerbaijani rapprochement go?
10:02 Interview: Why Russia needs Azerbaijan more than the other way around
12:10 Interview: Russia’s remaining tools of pressure and their limitations
14:14 Interview: Is Azerbaijan escaping Russia’s orbit or just hedging its bets?
18:05 Eastern News Flash

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