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Armenia pretty much left to fend for themselves. Russia cares more about their relationship with Azerbaijan than they do with Armenia unforunately. >

Anyone want to tl;dr the significance of Armenia to Russia for me? >

Armenia’s only regional ally was Russia. When the USSR dissolved, Armenia and Azerbaijan started fighting over areas and borders (borders had less importance while they were inside the USSR). Both countries have enclaves inside the other one IIRC. Azerbaijan is supported by Turkiye. So Armenia relied on Russia and Russian peacekeepers to maintain access to their enclave inside Azerbaijan.
To Russia, Armenia was interesting as it made them feel important in “keeping the peace”, “resolve international conflicts”, build the CSTO to “rival NATO”. 
Now that Russia has a lot on its hands it didn’t respond to Armenia’s call for help when Azerbaijan became more hostile a couple of months ago. So Armenia is left to fend for itself. >

Actually russia betrayed Armenia back in 2020.
It’s just that now they refused to help at all despite pledging to.
Once again proving that russian word means nothing. >

When no one is playing with you in your sandbox, you look further for friends. Further west, further east. >

Ryobi, Makita, and Black & Decker must be nervous about these headlines.