Russian Military Equipment Withdrawal to Armenia Not to Destabilize Political Situation in Region

The part of the ammunition being withdrawn to Armenia from the Russian base in Akhalkalaki (Georgia) cannot lead to political destabilization in the region, Russian Vice-Premier, Defense Minister Sergey Ivanov stated at a news conference in Baku May 30 when commenting on the outcomes of the sitting of the CIS Council of Ministers. “For most part impedimenta but not ammunition is being withdrawn,” Sergey Ivanov said emphasizing that Russia doesn’t violate the obligations undertaken within the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty. The Russian Minister noted that the major part of the equipment is being withdrawn from Akhalkalaki to Russia via Azerbaijan. “As for the Batumi base, the terms of its withdrawal will be determined later,” Ivanov resumed.