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    Russian Troops To Land In Karabakh Airport

    Naira Hayrumyan
    11:49 04/03/2013
    Story from Lragir.am News:
    http://www.lragir.am/index.php/eng/0/politics/view/29160


    On March 12 Serzh Sargsyan will leave for Moscow to meet with Vladimir
    Putin. Among the issues which, according to the press, will be
    discussed, there is one relating to the CSTO and the airport of
    Stepanakert.

    This is a very interesting combination and it appears that both issues
    will be discussed in the same context. It is possible that the
    airborne troops mentioned by General Shamanov will be deployed in
    Stepanakert airport.

    In his congratulatory message to Serzh Sargsyan President Barack Obama
    said that American investors are willing to invest in Armenia and are
    looking for a favorable climate. Obviously, the United States has
    decided to establish closer relations with Armenia through boosting
    investment. And Russia understands that they will have nothing more
    powerful than the traditional natural gas price to offer in exchange.

    Probably, the airport of Stepanakert was identified as such a step. By
    the way, Barack Obama stated in his congratulatory message that it is
    necessary to take up steps towards the Karabakh settlement. It is
    possible that the U.S. prepares steps to operate the airport for which
    it intends to give the necessary guarantees. In response, Russia
    promised an airborne landing as it did in Serbia. Although this time
    the U.S. and Russia may have agreed on joint use of the airport.

    Apparently, on March 12 Serzh Sargsyan will have to answer these
    proposals in Moscow. The opening of Stepanakert airport will not mean
    much for civil flights but the airport could acquire huge strategic
    importance for the United States and Russia. The U.S. could use it as
    a transit point for NATO troops, and it will enable Russia to send its
    troops to Karabakh.

    Stepanakert airport would change drastically the status quo in
    Karabakh. First, it would mean that the threats of Turkey and
    Azerbaijan are not taken seriously, and the factor of force settlement
    of the conflict will disappear. Second, the operation of Stepanakert
    airport will mean recognition of the independence of Karabakh. Third,
    it will change completely the regional policy and could lead to
    opening of borders.

    However, the entry of foreign forces in Karabakh will mean that all
    the initiatives will move from the Armenian side to the other, and the
    political decisions will be made already at gunpoint of foreign
    machines.



    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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