Expert: Russia to take neutral position in case of new war in KarabakhMay 25, 2011 - 14:39 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Director of the Center for Public and Political Studies Vladimir Evseev said the international community usually provides one month for conflict’s military resolution. It is proved by Israel’s example in Gaza Strip, Evseev noted. “In my opinion, hardly the Karabakh conflict will be resolved completely in a month. That is why the problem has no military solution,” the Russian political analyst said. Besides, according to him, Russia will take a neutral position in case of resumption of hostilities in Nagorno Karabakh. “Russia has a military base in Gyumri and it has certain obligations for the protection of Armenia, but not of Nagorno Karabakh. I am also concerned over the fact that a great number of Armenians or persons having close ties with the host country serve at the Russian military base in Gyumri. It is difficult to predict or control these servicemen’s behavior in case of resumption of hostilities in Karabakh. Some forces in Armenia, possibly, will exert efforts to involve Russia in the military conflict. But hopefully Moscow will be able to withstand these attempts, as it is not within Russia’s national interests,” Day.az quoted Evseev as saying. Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Kazakhstan welcomes Yerevan, Baku’s agreement to meet in Almaty Kassym-Jomart Tokayev has welcomed the agreement of Baku and Yerevan to hold negotiations in Almaty. Armenia offers to temporarily host, preserve Gaza manuscripts The Armenian Foreign Minister has said Yerevan is ready to help preserve manuscripts from the conflict zone in Gaza. Aliyev says no need for mediators in Armenia-Azerbaijan process Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev believes that Baku and Yerevan do not mediators in the process of normalizing relations. Aram I supports Karekin II’s “patriotic position” Catholicos of the Great House of Cilicia Aram I has expressed support for the Mother See of Holy Etchmiadzin. |