At present Russia seriously thinks over the idea of resolving the Karabakh conflict in favor of Azerbaijan, so that to restore its lost positions in this country. But such a scenario is dangerous for Moscow, as in that case it risks to lose Armenia forever, ex-foreign minister of Nagornyy Karabakh, Arman Melikyan, told journalists today.
He also added that strategical interests of Moscow at the entire EurAsian territory are under the threat, taking into consideration the relative tension in the relations between Moscow and the West in general. The last parliamentary elections in Russia and the criticizing views of European and American leaders which follow them, are evidence of the fact that the West is not going to take Russia like its fully-fledged partner. "Taking these realities into account, Moscow has a problem of "self-esteem" in all possible directions including in the South Caucasus. Its intermediary activeness in the Karabakh settlement is evidence of it. Stemming from the words of certain Russian experts and politicians, which do not rule out Azerbaijan's joining the future EurAsian Union, and see Nagornyy Karabakh within Azerbaijan, it becomes clear that Moscow wants to gain from the Armenian party ceding of some territories to Azerbaijan. But in that case, the Russians will lose their only ally in the South Caucasus forever", - Melikyan said. Atthe same time he emphasized that Azerbaijan still does not agree to such a bargain. "But if at any moment the Russians manage to persuade Baku, after getting the territories Azerbaijan will undoubtedly shaft the Russians. For this reason, Moscow should display as balanced and sober approach as possible in its policy in the South Caucasus", - he said.
