From Russia's perspective, the [[French]]-[[US]] [[protectorate]] scenario could spark another regional [[war]] that might spiral out of control with unpredictable consequences for [[Moscow]] if they [[weapon]]ize the revival of [[Armenia]]n [[revanchism]]. Similarly, the [[Azeri]]-[[Turkish]] protectorate scenario could turbocharge Turkiye’s rise as a [[Eurasian]] Great Power if it leads to an expansion of its influence (especially [[military]]) in [[Central Asia]]. The ideal scenario is therefore for Armenia to return to its traditional status as a Russian [[ally]].