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9 July 2010 - 06:51 AMT

Maxim Shevchenko: U.S. has more influence in Caucasus than Russia

Russia will have to resign itself with pressure on Iran or reject to apply the UN Security Council’s sanctions, according to Maxim Shevchenko, Russian journalist and political analyst.

“We have tied our hands. The visit of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to the South Caucasus proves that the U.S. has more influence in Caucasus than Russia. Certainly, Madame Clinton is not going to report on her secret talks with the countries’ leaders to Lavrov,” to told Echo of Moscow radio station.

“U.S. ruling of Karabakh conflict may have a deplorable impact on Azerbaijan and Armenia but can be very favorable for Washington for isolation of Iran and further attack on this country,” he said.