According to the Armenian newspaper “Zhamanak” (Time) Armenia, through the voice of the spokesman of the Ministry of Defence, Ardzroun Hovhannisyan confirmed the provision of a loan of $ 200 million by Russia, so that Armenia achene arms. Armenia needs to develop type missiles “Iskander-M” in scope it will buy logs from Russia. But according to a famous Russian political scientist Sergei Markov, in return for this assistance to Armenia, Russia will sell significant quantities of arms to Azerbaijan. “The arms sales by Russia to Armenia and Azerbaijan increases the voltage but the other side promotes balance and peace, “he said. S. Markov added “increased weapons increases the risk of conflict. But on the other hand, these countries buy arms to defend themselves if attacked by the enemy. “Therefore according to this expert, the acquisition of arms is a balance that promotes peace and … if Russia does not sell arms to Armenia and Azerbaijan, these countries would source elsewhere. “Russia is a supporter of peace, unlike the United States (…) Russia by selling arms also contributes to peace, “says Sergei Markov. He also expressed confidence that Russia will continue to sell arms to Azerbaijan.
Krikor Amirzayan