Turkic states, including Turkey, share common ethnic, linguistic, and cultural ties, forming the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) to strengthen cooperation and protect regional interests.
Armenia's loss in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict led to a shift in alliances towards the West, with the US and EU offering significant aid. This move, while not aimed at severing ties with Russia, signals a potential strain in Armenia's relationship with its historical ally.