To be fully objective, I must say that Russia is the only country that is restraining Turkey’s ambitions. This is what second President of Armenia Robert Kocharyan said in an interview with RBK.

Asked if Turkey incited Azerbaijan to escalate tension in July, the ex-President said yes and no. “Turkey was acting extremely and extremely categorical, but I don’t have any information about Turkey inciting Azerbaijan. It seems to me that the incident was part of the logic of strengthening on the line of contact of the sides at war. However, what sparks several questions is how Turkey became a part of the process. Of course, this is problematic for Armenians. Turkey poses a threat to existence, and we regret to see military drills. Turkey has always had its eye on the South Caucasus. In this situation, it wants to expand its presence and is part of the processes that are unfolding. To be fully objective, Russia is the only country that is restraining Turkey’s ambitions,” Kocharyan said.