#Nagorno-Karabakh: The ceasefire deal favors Azerbaijan and Russia, and less so Armenia. Here are my takeaways after examining the agreement (THREAD /6):
1. The complete ceasefire comes together with the withdrawal of Armenia from all Azeri territories controlled outside NK - Aghdam (until Nov. 20), Kelbajar region (until Nov. 15); Lachin region (until Dec. 1). The remaining territory (in red circle) is tiny compared to pre-war.
2. Russia comes into play. Its 1970 peacekeepers will be deployed for 5 years, with possible prolongation, in the remaining part of NK and the Lachin corridor (5 km wide). This also will include a “center” for peacekeepers that could be converted into a military base by Russia.
3. Azerbaijan should allow the secure traveling of goods and people from the remaking NK to Armenia vía the existing Lachin corridor and a new route that will be built further.
4. The humanitarian activity will take place, including the exchange of prisoners.
5. Armenia agreed to unblock the transport communications between Azerbaijan and its Western region (Nakhchivan autonomy). Russia’s FSB (Intelligence service) will supervise this provision.
6. Check out the text of deal here: azernews.az/karabakh/17240…
As the agreement shows, the Armenian side has almost no other choice than to concede.
7. Important aspect - Georgia opened its airspace to the transportation of the military equipment and peacekeepers to NK. This was the joint request of Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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