22/02/2021 12:53
Yerevan, Moscow discussing possibility of relocation of Russian military base to Armenia’s east
Yerevan and Moscow are working on the issue of possible relocation of Russian 102d military base to Armenia’s east.
This was stated by Armenia’s minister of defense Vagharshak Harutyunyan in an interview to Russian RIA Novosti.
“Probably, it will be more right to speak of the opportunity of relocation of a troop from Russian military base (taking into account its expansion) to Armenia’s eastern direction and in this context relevant joint studies of the issue are underway,” the minister said.
He also added that Russian border guards in Armenia will have additional functions.
“Russian border guards are entrusted additional functions – ensuring security and defense of Armenian borders with Azerbaijan,” he said.