Russia should recognize results of referenda on independence of unrecognized republics in post-soviet area

PanARMENIAN.Net - "Forces wishing to push this risky independence are interested in a rapid deal so as to deprive the international community of any possibility to react," Russian State Duma Ivan Melnikov said.



"The real nature of this independence is not concealed. The breakaway province is decorated with U.S. flags," he said.



According to him, Russia will receive three problems. "First, attempt to divide former Yugoslavia once again, cutting a peace of Serbia's territory. Second, establishment of a dangerous precedent. Third, a challenge to the UN Security Council. Furthermore, the states supporting Kosovo's independence waged the war in Iraq and washes in blood the nations of Middle East," he said.



Speaking of policy toward unrecognized republics, Melnikov said, "Although we shouldn't become like violators, we can't keep silent under the circumstances. The Communist Party proposes the following variant. Step 1 - to recognize outcomes of referenda on independence of the unrecognized republics on the territory of former USSR. Step 2 - to sign an agreement on military cooperation. Only if we understand that the Kosovo issue has reached a deadlock we can negotiate the republics' joining Russia," Melnikov said, IA Regnum reports.