Samir Humbatov
After the tension between Armenia and Russia in recent days, Russia has finally made a statement about the situation between Armenia and Azerbaijan. On the eve of the tense situation and Armenia’s accusation against Azerbaijan and Russia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk made a number of interesting statements. In the statements made by Overchuk, it is noted that “Azerbaijani citizens will have the opportunity to travel to Nakhchivan by passing through Armenia”, “The tense situation on the border is slowing down the negotiation process”, “Today, Armenia is one step away from the transport blockade”, “The opening of transport communications in the South Caucasus will facilitate the Azerbaijan-Armenia border”. it is possible after the determination of its legal regime” It is possible to say that there is a double game in these 4 opinions voiced by Overchuk. In other words, “Azerbaijani citizens will have the opportunity to move to Nakhchivan by passing through Armenia” and leaves a gap here, which is not voicing the idea of a corridor. If Overchuk had voiced the idea of a corridor, it would be easier to understand what Russia’s official and definitive position should be. In the current case, Russia is again making a statement that pursues its own interests. In another statement, Overchuk says that “the tension of the situation on the border is slowing down the negotiation process.” Of course, this trend exists, but Overchuk does not mention here who or who are behind the constant tension on the border. This is the next obscure statement. In another statement made by Overchuk, saying that “Today, Armenia is one step away from the transport blockade” itself reveals such dubious points. In other words, it is both absurd and illogical to voice this opinion when the principle of avoiding peace and the constant provocations by Armenia is clear. As for Overchuk’s fourth opinion, his use of the phrase “opening of transport communications in the South Caucasus is possible after the legal regime of the Azerbaijan-Armenia border is determined” indicates that they have now remembered the opinions voiced by Azerbaijan for almost two years. why did the party not come to the border issue until now and even evaded it with various excuses. Considering that after the Brussels meeting, the leaders of Azerbaijan and Armenia decided to create commissions for border delineation, and both parties to these commissions Although it was formed from f, the situation still remained on paper. The activities of the commission were ineffective due to the statements made by Russia and Iran, as well as regular provocations by the forces within the Armenian army who disobeyed orders or worked for foreign forces. In such a case, the sincerity of the statements made by the Russian side is questioned. It should also be taken into account that there are already several international actors in the struggle for Armenia. In other words, Russia has to fight with the USA, France, Iran, Greece, India and other powers to keep Armenia in its hands. It seems that Pashinyan’s team is trying to break away from Russia and escape to the West.
Writer is Head of Center the International Relations and Diplomatic Studies.
