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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

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