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    ICG: SITUATION AROUND KARABAKH DETERIORATES

    Mediamax, Armena
    July 2 2013

    Yerevan /Mediamax/. International Crisis Group (ICG) noted in its
    monthly report that the situation around Nagorno Karabakh deteriorated.

    According to the ICG report, tensions are running high between
    Azerbaijan and Armenia with further escalation in arms race.

    "Azerbaijan 19 June announced delivery of $1bn worth of sophisticated
    Russian weaponry including nearly 100 top-line T-90 tanks,
    sophisticated rocket launchers, self-propelled artillery units.

    President Aliyev 26 June presided over huge military parade in Baku
    which also featured air fighter sorties and demonstrated new drone
    capabilities, pledged if necessary to re-take all lost territory as
    well as Armenian lands. Unconfirmed Armenian defense ministry source
    countered by claiming Armenia is guarded with long-range offensive
    missile systems capable of hitting any target in Azerbaijan; unclear
    if claim referred to Russian systems delivered directly to Armenian
    armed forces or to Russian forces in Armenia. Also on 26 June, head of
    Russian CSTO-led military bloc and Russian NSC chief visited Yerevan
    to sign upgraded defense pact, pledged arms and more support. Truce
    continues to be violated with sporadic clashes, shooting", the
    report notes.

    - See more at:
    http://www.mediamax.am/en/news/karabakh/7669/#sthash.LPRTgcrJ.dpuf

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