Ukraine's military intelligence announced that Russia was increasing the cast of its military base in the Armenian city of Giumri. The staff are recruited from among the soldiers of the armed forces of the Russian Federation, serving in the Rostian and Volgograd Districts, as well as on temporarily occupied Crimea.
“The distribution of Russian troops in Armenia is part of the Kremlin's comprehensive strategy, which aims to destabilize the global security situation. With inciting the inter -ethnic conflict, Moscow increases its military presence in the Caucasus. It is likely that it is likely that the deterioration of relations between Azerbaijan and the Russian Federation was prepared in advance,” he said Hur of the Ministry of Defense of Ukraine Andriy Jusow.
We would like to remind you that two weeks ago a diplomatic conflict broke out between Moscow and Baku after the arrest and killing of Azeri by Russian security forces.
Armenia is clear about increasing the number of contingent from Russia
As the Ukrainian “Truth” writes, the authorities in Yerevan strongly reacted to the statement of services. Armenia completely denied the Kiev interview statement, calling it “fabricated information”.
“The territory of the Republic of Armenia cannot be used by third countries to conduct military operations against any of the neighboring countries” – we read in the statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Armenia.
What does the military base in Giumri matter for Russia?
The Russian military base in Giumri is a key area for Russian soldiers in the South Caucasus. The unit was established as part of the Russian-E “military alliance and aims to protect Armenia, especially against the potential threat from Turkey.
Several thousand Russian soldiers as well as armored, artillery and air defense systems are stationed in the base.
