This country highlighted in red is bordered by Russia & Georgia to the north & Iran to the south
However, 
talking to media, Zarif highlighted the important role of Iran, Russia, and ... [Even] 
if there are differences among the countries of the region, it can be .... integrity of 
Nagorno-Karabakh Republic and clarification of borders, power... [DOC] [TLE] Articles: Putin, Iran and the Caucasus - American Thinker [PAR] Jun 12, 2006 ... A critical ally in establishing this blockade is the Republic of Georgia.