The Kremlin is accelerating the manning of its military base in Armenia amid escalating relations with Azerbaijan. This was reported by the press service of the Main Intelligence Directorate, as conveyed by UNN.
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"The Kremlin has accelerated the manning of its military base in Gyumri (Armenia) to increase military-political pressure on the countries of the South Caucasus. Personnel are recruited from among the servicemen of the Russian Armed Forces serving in the Rostov and Volgograd regions, as well as in temporarily occupied Crimea," the Main Intelligence Directorate reported.
It is reported that Russia is actively seeking volunteers among representatives of the subjugated peoples of the Caucasus – in particular, in North Ossetia and Adygea.
"The deployment of Russian troops in Armenia is an element of the Kremlin's comprehensive strategy aimed at destabilizing the global security situation. Along with inciting interethnic conflict, Moscow is increasing its military presence in the Caucasus. It is likely that the deterioration of relations between Azerbaijan and Russia was prepared in advance," said Andriy Yusov, a representative of the Main Intelligence Directorate.
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