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EXPERT: REFERENDUM IN THE CRIMEA CREATES A FOUNDATION FOR SEPARATION OF UKRAINE
by Naira Unanyan
ARMINFO
Monday, March 17, 15:06
The referendum in the Crimea on 16 March creates a foundation for
separation of Ukraine, political expert, Aram Manukyan, said at
today's press-conference.
He thinks that the crisis in Ukraine will not end by the referendum
in the Crimea, it will also lead to worsening of the situation in
the south-east of the country. He also added that in the conflicting
situations Russia is for the peoples' right for self-determination.
The Crimea referendum is a precedent that such conflicts are resolved
based on the nations' right to self-determination, he said and added
that the referendum may cause anxiety in Azerbaijan, as the Karabakh
conflict can be resolved fairly. "Obviously, this case cannot, but
affect the process of resolving the Karabakh conflict," - Manukyan
emphasized and added that international law takes effect, if powerful
force is behind it.
"At this stage, Russia should be considered as the best ally. But
Russia does not want to spoil relations with Azerbaijan. However, on
the other hand, it cannot hold position different from the pro-Armenian
stance on Karabakh," - he concluded.
To recall, according to the results of the referendum on the Crimea
on 16 March, the voter turnout was 82.71 percent, and 96.6 percent
of those who participated in the referendum expressed support for
the Crimea's joining Russia.
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From: Baghdasarian
by Naira Unanyan
ARMINFO
Monday, March 17, 15:06
The referendum in the Crimea on 16 March creates a foundation for
separation of Ukraine, political expert, Aram Manukyan, said at
today's press-conference.
He thinks that the crisis in Ukraine will not end by the referendum
in the Crimea, it will also lead to worsening of the situation in
the south-east of the country. He also added that in the conflicting
situations Russia is for the peoples' right for self-determination.
The Crimea referendum is a precedent that such conflicts are resolved
based on the nations' right to self-determination, he said and added
that the referendum may cause anxiety in Azerbaijan, as the Karabakh
conflict can be resolved fairly. "Obviously, this case cannot, but
affect the process of resolving the Karabakh conflict," - Manukyan
emphasized and added that international law takes effect, if powerful
force is behind it.
"At this stage, Russia should be considered as the best ally. But
Russia does not want to spoil relations with Azerbaijan. However, on
the other hand, it cannot hold position different from the pro-Armenian
stance on Karabakh," - he concluded.
To recall, according to the results of the referendum on the Crimea
on 16 March, the voter turnout was 82.71 percent, and 96.6 percent
of those who participated in the referendum expressed support for
the Crimea's joining Russia.
http://www.arminfo.am/index.cfm?objectid=860ED720-ADCC-11E3-AFB10EB7C0D21663
From: Baghdasarian