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The influence of Russia in the South Caucasus is affected by differentiated processes that redraw its contours and modalities. The Russia-Armenia-Iran and Turkey-Georgia-Azerbaijan axes continue to partially structure Caucasian geopolitics, even if the countries of the region seek to diversify their partnerships to reduce their dependence on the great powers. Russia remains the main power in the South Caucasus despite Turkish activism and the complex consequences of the Russian-led war in Ukraine, although it is too early to assess all the implications of this conflict in the medium and long term.