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RUSSIA MAY RESORT TO PROVOCATION AT KARABAKH CONFLICT ZONE - NEWSPAPER
November 05, 2013 | 08:42
YEREVAN. - Head of the 102nd Russian military unit-which is stationed
in Armenia-Colonel Andrey Ruzinski had announced that if Azerbaijan
decides to restore jurisdiction over Nagorno-Karabakh by the use of
force, the Russian military mission in Armenia can be involved in
the hostilities, Aravot daily recalls.
"Reflecting on this statement by the Russian colonel, political
scientist Armen Grigoryan noted that what Ruzinski said is similar
to 'a way to sweeten the bitter pill' whereby the famous 'security'
argument is complemented.
'"Those supporting the maintenance and deepening of vassal relations
with Russia, claim that Russia has guaranteed that it will intervene
in case of a large-scale conflict with Azerbaijan.
'"I believe what Ruzinski said is also another 'message' addressed
to Azerbaijan, whereby they are insinuating that Azerbaijan should
seriously think about joining the Customs Union. [But] in case of
disagreement byAzerbaijan, another development option should not be
completely ruled out.
'"Russia may resort to provocation at the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
zone, to make use of that pretext to deploy 'peacekeepers,' the
political scientist said," Aravot writes.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
November 05, 2013 | 08:42
YEREVAN. - Head of the 102nd Russian military unit-which is stationed
in Armenia-Colonel Andrey Ruzinski had announced that if Azerbaijan
decides to restore jurisdiction over Nagorno-Karabakh by the use of
force, the Russian military mission in Armenia can be involved in
the hostilities, Aravot daily recalls.
"Reflecting on this statement by the Russian colonel, political
scientist Armen Grigoryan noted that what Ruzinski said is similar
to 'a way to sweeten the bitter pill' whereby the famous 'security'
argument is complemented.
'"Those supporting the maintenance and deepening of vassal relations
with Russia, claim that Russia has guaranteed that it will intervene
in case of a large-scale conflict with Azerbaijan.
'"I believe what Ruzinski said is also another 'message' addressed
to Azerbaijan, whereby they are insinuating that Azerbaijan should
seriously think about joining the Customs Union. [But] in case of
disagreement byAzerbaijan, another development option should not be
completely ruled out.
'"Russia may resort to provocation at the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict
zone, to make use of that pretext to deploy 'peacekeepers,' the
political scientist said," Aravot writes.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am