Putin in Shock: US Just Kicked Russia Out of the Whole Caucasus!

The South Caucasus is on the brink of historic change, as Armenia and Azerbaijan prepare to sign a landmark peace deal after decades of war. The agreement, drafted in Washington, recognizes each other’s sovereignty, renounces territorial claims, demilitarizes the border, and creates a US-managed Zangezur Corridor linking Azerbaijan to its exclave. This corridor, while under Armenian sovereignty, will be overseen by a private military company that combines infrastructure development with embedded security, anchoring Western influence in the region. For Armenia, the pact marks a pivot away from failed Russian guarantees, while for Azerbaijan it represents insulation from Moscow’s pressure and direct connection to Turkey and its allies. Both nations see the corridor as a shared lifeline for stability, economic growth, and strategic independence from Russia. More than a symbolic handshake, it is a realignment that could reshape the balance of power in the South Caucasus at Moscow’s expense.