Russia relies on subtle diplomacy in Armenia-Turkey issue

May 11, 2009 - 17:22 AMT
PanARMENIAN.Net - Russia relies on subtle diplomacy and is actually interested in success of Armenian-Turkish talks, according to an Armenian professor.



"Moscow is attempting to cause a split between Azerbaijan and Turkey and is approaching its goal gradually," professor Ruben Safrastyan, director of NAS RA Institute of Oriental Studies, told a news conference today.



"Russia has two objectives: to alienate Ankara from Washington and to divide Turkey and Azerbaijan on the Karabakh issue," he said.



Commenting on results of social surveys which revealed concerns over possible opening of the Armenian-Turkish border, prof. Safrastyan said, "Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan rules the situation. His statements are meant to raise his party's rating."



According to a poll conducted by Genar research organization, 67,6 % of respondents in 17 major Turkish cities opposed opening of the Armenian-Turkish border and establishment of diplomatic relations with Armenia. 32,4 % approved the idea.
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