Turkey sees its strong backing for Azerbaijan Aziz, part of efforts to boost its international power.

Russia, which has a defense pact with Armenia, is determined to defend its own interests in the region, but neither want to be sucked into an all out war.

Thousands are feared killed since fighting flared on September 27th in the Nagorno Karabakh territory, which is internationally recognized as part of Azerbaijan with populated and controlled by ethnic Armenian.

Okay, Turkey's support for Azerbaijan has been vital.

Onda Azerbaijan superior weaponry and battlefield advances have reduced its incentive to reach a lasting peace deal.

Russia is Armenia's main arms supplier, though it also sells weapons to Azerbaijan, which like Armenia was part of the Soviet Union for decades.

Political analysts say Turkey is likely to refrain from deeper military involvement if its ally continues to advance.

Russia is unlikely to become directly involved militarily unless Azerbaijan launches a deliberate attack on Armenia.