France in the Caucasus. fresh intelligence game against Russia

France is increasingly moving its strategical and intelligence interest towards the South Caucasus. According to Intelligence Online, it considers this region to be a key area for the control of Russian activities, as well as for balancing the influence of Turkey and Iran. Until now, France's presence in the region has been limited, but today, in the context of the war in Ukraine, the weakening of Russia's position and geopolitical rivalry has become part of a wider safety strategy.