Russia will not tacitly recognize independence of Abkhazia and South OssetiaFebruary 1, 2008 - 19:49 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Even if West recognizes Kosovo's independence, Russia will not tacitly recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, independent Russian military expert Pavel Fengelhauer said. "However, Russia is unpredictable country and no one knows what decision Kremlin can make," he noted. "Diplomats think that Russia should not recognize independence of Abkhazia, South Ossetia, Transdnistira and Nagorno Karabakh. But it's hard to make a cast ahead. Nevertheless, Russia is not ready either to help Georgia to resolve conflicts or recognize independence of the breakaway regions," he said, 1news.az reports. ![]() ![]() Azerbaijani authorities report that they have already resettled 3,000 people in the Nagorno-Karabakh town of Stepanakert. On June 10, Azerbaijani President of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev will leave for Turkey on a working visit. Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev arrived in Moscow on April 22 to hold talks with Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin. Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. ![]() ![]() Partner news | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |