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Russia to strengthen military base in Armenia-expert
January 14, 2012 | 14:52
YEREVAN. - Armenia and Russia cannot stay aside if Israel attacks
Iran, military expert Artsrun Hovhannisyan told journalists on
Saturday.
If U.S. and Israel decide to launch war against Iran, they can hardly
be stopped. However, it is possible to influence the development of
the events as a whole.
`On the background of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran,
such possibility is small. Armenia, in its turn, should weaken tension
as much as possible. Undoubtedly, Yerevan is dealing with it through
its diplomatic channels,' he said.
As for Russia's role in the region, Kremlin is important, while the
only Russian military facility in the South Caucasus is a military
base in Armenia's Gyumri.
`Thus, we can conclude that the Russian military base will be
modernized, improved and strengthened. Moscow will try to strengthen
its military presence in the region within the framework of the
existing Armenian-Russian agreements or just concluding new ones,' the
expert concluded.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
January 14, 2012 | 14:52
YEREVAN. - Armenia and Russia cannot stay aside if Israel attacks
Iran, military expert Artsrun Hovhannisyan told journalists on
Saturday.
If U.S. and Israel decide to launch war against Iran, they can hardly
be stopped. However, it is possible to influence the development of
the events as a whole.
`On the background of the upcoming parliamentary elections in Iran,
such possibility is small. Armenia, in its turn, should weaken tension
as much as possible. Undoubtedly, Yerevan is dealing with it through
its diplomatic channels,' he said.
As for Russia's role in the region, Kremlin is important, while the
only Russian military facility in the South Caucasus is a military
base in Armenia's Gyumri.
`Thus, we can conclude that the Russian military base will be
modernized, improved and strengthened. Moscow will try to strengthen
its military presence in the region within the framework of the
existing Armenian-Russian agreements or just concluding new ones,' the
expert concluded.
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