SERGEY TARAN: RUSSIA MAINTAINS INFLUENCE ON AZERBAIJAN THROUGH KARABAKH PROBLEM

PanARMENIAN.Net
27.06.2006 16:45 GMT+04:00

/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The Nagorno Karabakh problem doesn’t find solution
since Russia tries to maintain its influence upon Azerbaijan, Director
of the Ukrainian International Institute of Democracy Sergey Taran
stated. In his words, with the GUAM membership Azerbaijan has created
the possibility to counterbalance Russia’s influence.

"Besides, energy issues are important both for Azerbaijan and
Ukraine. If the GUAM accomplishes its energy projects, for example oil
and gas delivery to Europe, it will mean that Russia’s influence will
face serious alternative. Thus Azerbaijan will have the possibility
to solve the problems, including the Karabakh one," Taran remarked.