Russian media targets Azerbaijan as South Caucasus edges towards peace |
At a time when the South Caucasus stands on the threshold of a fateful, historic milestone, certain Russian media resources and commissioned channels have launched a coordinated assault against Azerbaijan. The so-called anxieties being brought forward under the guise of "Armenian cultural heritage" in Karabakh neither serve culture nor represent a natural process. This is merely the next mechanism of pressure, instantly deployed by the Russian propaganda machine whenever a geopolitical turning point emerges in the region. The script is old, and the objective is clear.
Today, the decades-long ice between Azerbaijan and Armenia is finally melting. The establishment of direct commercial ties between the two countries, even within a limited framework, and the mutual visits of non-governmental organizations signal an entirely new reality in the region. The international community and both societies expect a final peace treaty to be signed by the end........