MFA: Presence of Russia's 102nd military base is only guarantee for Armenia's sovereignty

The presence of the 102nd Russian military base in Armenia is the only real guarantee of the sovereignty for Yerevan, the Russian Foreign Ministry said, commenting on the “Deepening relations between the EU and Armenia: more Europe in Armenia; more Armenia in Europe” report, prepared under the leadership of ex-NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen, Report informs.

“The security proposals are completely contrary to common sense. The presence of the 102nd Russian military base and Russian border guards is the only real guarantee for Armenia’s sovereignty. The idea that their withdrawal will somehow strengthen the military potential of the republic is dangerous demagoguery. While forcing (Armenia) to reconsider the existing security system today, the West does not offer anything concrete in return,” the Russian ministry said.