Russian expert warns Azerbaijan against involvement in Syria, Iran warsNovember 5, 2013 - 16:38 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Western states will try to draw Azerbaijan into possible military operations against Syria and Iran, an expert at the Russian Diaspora Institute said, advising Baku to distance itself from the involvement in the conflict. "With Syria's ally Iran as Azerbaijan's neighbor, the conflict may escalate into an international one, with local nations to lose lives over the West’s political games,” Vitaly Zhuravlev said. Dwelling on Karabakh conflict, he noted a new war in the republic to be unlikely. “A new war might lead to major human and material losses, to be followed by a social explosion and political repercussions. Responsible politicians cannot afford such games, with major damages and unpredictable results.” “Instead, Armenia and Azerbaijan must focus on solving social issues and boost effectiveness of state administration and social policies,” Vesti.az quoted the expert as saying. Photo:topwar.ru Related links: The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan The conflict between Nagorno Karabakh and Azerbaijan broke out as result of the ethnic cleansing launched by the Azeri authorities in the final years of the Soviet Union. The Karabakh War was fought from 1991 (when the Nagorno Karabakh Republic was proclaimed) to 1994 (when a ceasefire was sealed by Armenia, NKR and Azerbaijan). Most of Nagorno Karabakh and a security zone consisting of 7 regions are now under control of NKR defense army. Armenia and Azerbaijan are holding peace talks mediated by the OSCE Minsk Group up till now. Top stories Six total incidents have burned 19 old-growth trees. Friday night 8 trees were torched along the beautiful main entrance. The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. Partner news | EU to provide budgetary support to Armenia The agreement is aimed at increasing the competitiveness of the educational system of Armenia. Seven injured in massive gas station explosion in Armenia The Investigative Committee of Armenia has unveiled details about a massive explosion at a gas station on the Yerevan-Sevan highway. Pashinyan’s spokesperson denies intention to visit Baku for COP29 Pashinyan’s agenda doesn’t include a trip to Baku for the COP29 conference, his press secretary Nazeli Baghdasaryan has said. Russia accuses West of preparing invasion of CSTO countries NATO is preparing an invasion of the CSTO countries, the number of provocations in the air is growing, Sergei Shoigu has said. |