What was the role of Russia in the Armenian Genocide?

Mass atrocities and genocide are often perpetrated within the context of war. The Armenian genocide was closely linked to World War I in the Near East and the Russian Caucasus. read more

Yes, the deportation policy of Russia had a role in the conflicts between the Muslim population of the region and the Christians (the so-called Armenian genocide is the one-sided evaluation of the Armenians of a selected section of the long history). read more

Before Russia invaded Turkey, Russian military officials met with many high ranking Armenian leaders (Dashnak and Hunchak leaders), and it was already apparent with the thousands of Armenians who deserted the Ottoman army with their guns to join the Russian army or the Armenian rebel armies. read more