RUSSIA AS A MEDIATOR IN SETTLEMENT OF THE KARABAKH CONFLICT IS IN
RATHER A DIFFICULT SITUATION: RUSSIAN POLITOLOGIST

YEREVAN, AUGUST 18. ARMINFO. Russia as a mediator in settlement of the
Karabakh conflict is in rather a difficult situation, said Director
General of the Center for Political Conjuncture Konstantin Simonov,
Newsinfo.ru reports.

He said that it is explained by diametrically opposite points of view
of Azerbaijan and Armenia on the conflict. “For them the concept ‘the
keys to solution of the Karabakh conflict are in Moscow’ means the
following.” Azerbaijan says that in case of a desire, Moscow is able
to solve the conflict within two days in favor of Azerbaijan. In its
turn, Armenia wants that Moscow resolves the conflict in favor of
Yerevan, Simonov said. He added that Moscow cannot support neither of
the viewpoints because of well-known reasons. At the same time, the
politologist said that Azerbaijan has never wanted to go on
concessions, with Ilham Aliyev’s coming to power, this position has
only strengthened. In his opinion, from the point of view of economy,
Russia sees more unfriendly than friendly steps. Armenia is better
disposed to Russia, but the latter has less interests there. There are
projects, including in the sphere of energy there, but there are no
serious facilities for investments, as it is in Azerbaijan, Simonov
said.