ARMENIANS ARE HOSTAGES IN RUSSIAN-GEORGIAN RELATIONS
Support A1+!Today Vahan Hovhannesyan, NA deputy speaker referred to the Russian-Georgian relations and the difficulties Armenia might face in case the Russian-Georgian antagonism deepens. He said, «I think this is not the first case when Russia ignores the Armenian interests. They expect a comprehensive approach by us. But I cannot understand their position as in my opinion Russia, our military partner, willingly or unwillingly, joins Armenia's blockade».
Vahan Hovhannesyan maintains that release of the Russian officers and their exile to Russia will significantly facilitate the Russian stance towards Georgia. «As for the Georgians they might try to take their revenge on Russia in other way, I cannot predict», says Vahan Hovhannesyan.
Armenian-Russian intergovernmental session will be convened in the nearest future where alongside with a number of issues, the Armenian future will be discussed regarding the deterioration of Russian – Georgian relations.
Asked about the Armenian-Georgian relations, taking into consideration the fact there are a lot of Armenians are in custody in Georgia for their attempt to enter Georgia illegally, Mr. Hovhannesyan answered, «Our citizens have violated the Georgian law and we can do nothing on this score». Tomorrow Dashnaktsutyun faction will arouse this question in the National Assembly as «We don't want to leave our citizens in Georgia as hostages because of the discord among other countries».
