Russian analysts unruffled by efforts to mend Ankara-Yerevan ties
Russia has nothing to lose from the rapprochement
between Turkey and Armenia, an influential Russian analyst has
opined.
Mikhail Aleksandrov said the ongoing process of normalizing ties between the two neighboring countries, which have been marred by decades of hostility, could lead to the reopening of the Turkish-Armenian border. The development will bring about new geopolitical realities to the volatile region. In this case, Georgia may lose its exclusive significance for Russia in the Caucasus, because an open border would enable Russia to forge communications with Armenia through Turkey, the pundit said.
``This could considerably boost the positions of both Russia and Armenia,`` Aleksandrov said.
Valeri Yevseyev, another Russian analyst, believes restoring ties with Turkey will not significantly diminish the role Moscow plays in the Armenian economy.
``In any case, Russia will retain its indispensability for Armenia, because, even if the border opens, the [Armenia-Azerbaijan] Upper (Nagorno) Garabagh conflict will remain unresolved, and Russia`s military base in Gumri will continue to operate,`` Yevseyev said.
Mikhail Aleksandrov said the ongoing process of normalizing ties between the two neighboring countries, which have been marred by decades of hostility, could lead to the reopening of the Turkish-Armenian border. The development will bring about new geopolitical realities to the volatile region. In this case, Georgia may lose its exclusive significance for Russia in the Caucasus, because an open border would enable Russia to forge communications with Armenia through Turkey, the pundit said.
``This could considerably boost the positions of both Russia and Armenia,`` Aleksandrov said.
Valeri Yevseyev, another Russian analyst, believes restoring ties with Turkey will not significantly diminish the role Moscow plays in the Armenian economy.
``In any case, Russia will retain its indispensability for Armenia, because, even if the border opens, the [Armenia-Azerbaijan] Upper (Nagorno) Garabagh conflict will remain unresolved, and Russia`s military base in Gumri will continue to operate,`` Yevseyev said.
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