RIA Novosti, Russia
Sept 6 2008

CIS and Baltic press on Russia
23:36 | 05/ 09/ 2008

ARMENIA

After Russia’s recognition of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, experts and
politicians have been actively discussing the possibilities of
settling the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict.

"If Russia asks Armenia to recognize the independence of the south
Caucasian territories, Yerevan could ask for Russia’s recognition of
Nagorny Karabakh as a pre-condition." "Armenia should not be in a
hurry to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia as
it is difficult to forecast what position Russia will take on Nagorny
Karabakh." (Respublika Armenia, August 28)

"Armenia has to thoroughly consider whether it is worth turning the
breakaway territory of Nagorny Karabakh into Russia’s outpost."
(Lragir.am, September 1)