Vice-Chairman of the Russian Academy of Geopolitical Problems Araik Sargsyan said that it is impossible to use the Kosovo precedent for the international recognition of NKR’s independence, as Kosovo is a program of the U.S. The Hague court’s ruling on Kosovo is conditioned by pressure of the U.S, Sargsyan told a press conference in Yerevan.

According to him, the superpowers would have recognized NKR’s independence long ago, if it were within their interests. “The Karabakh conflict resolution is not within interests of the U.S., Great Britain and France, as the tense situation serves as a guarantee of their presence in the region,” Sargsyan said.

He added that the Albanian drug mafia spent $250mln for Kosovo's recognition by the international community. “The Armenian oligarchs are not ready to spend as much for the international recognition of NKR, as the Armenian leadership lacks relevant state policy and political will,” noted Sargsyan.

He added that NKR's independence will be recognized only in two cases: presence of relevant state policy and readiness to spend huge money, as well as in case of a new war, after which the sides will sign a peace agreement. “NKR will have the opportunity to be involved in talks again only in case of a new war,” said Sargsyan.