Russian State Duma almost unanimously ratified the agreement with Georgia on transit of Russian troops and arms across the Georgian territory. The agreement also stipulates the order of transit of arms and personnel through Georgia for the Russian base in Gyumri, Armenia. The documents also define the term and order of temporary functioning of the military bases in Akhalkalaki and Batumi: the former should be closed before the end of 2007, while the latter - before the end of 2008. By that time withdrawal of other Russian military objects from Georgia will finish. Meanwhile, Deputy Chief of the Russian Armed Forces Headquarters Alexander Skvortsov stated today that Russia searches for reserve options of military cargo transit to its base in Armenia, reports NEWSru.com.