I think they should not encourage a new conflict in the South Caucasus. But the
Kremlin will not object to a new war, as it is convinced that a "pro-Western government" is in power in Armenia. In addition, the war promises important practical benefits in the form of the Zangezur corridor. It will also help Azerbaijan establish a direct link to its exclave in Nakhichevan. The Zangezur corridor will link the transportation infrastructures of Azerbaijan, Russia and Turkey. This project will provide Russia with a direct transport link to Turkey by land. In Turkish and Azerbaijani media, this is a popular topic of discussion promoted by pan-Turkist forces. Of course, it would also require annexation of territory. For Russia, the project is facilitated by the fact that the Armenian railroads are 100% owned by Russian Railways (RZhD).