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The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

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  • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

    It seems to be a great victory for free markets, hope this will encourage more investments in the Russian economy. If any Armenian has some money: go and buy a part of those companies!

    Russian government may cut its stakes in state-owned companies

    January 30, 2012 - 11:03 AMT

    PanARMENIAN.Net - The government may cut its stakes in some state-owned companies over the next few years, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin said in an article published on his election website.

    “On each company, we have a reorganization plan today… Some of them will be turned into public companies with stakes to be sold. This will touch upon Russian Technologies, Rosavtodor, Rosatom in its civilian part and a number of other state corporations,” the premier said.

    “I believe it is possible to reduce the state stake in some raw materials companies and complete the withdrawal from the capital of large non-raw materials companies, which are not natural monopolies or defense sector organizations, by 2016,” he said, RIA Novosti reported.

    Putin, who held the presidential post from 2000 to 2008, is considered the most likely candidate to win the presidential election on March 4. However, some analysts say his declining popularity could see him forced into a runoff.

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    • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

      Originally posted by ZORAVAR View Post
      Russia Deploys S-300 Missile Systems in Abkhazia



      Russia announced Wednesday that it has moved a sophisticated anti-aircraft missile system into the republic of Abkhazia, the independence of which Russia recognized in 2008, shortly after the Caucasian war.
      The deployment of the S-300s drew immediate protest from Georgia. The Foreign Ministry called it an "extremely dangerous and provocative step that presents a threat not only to the Black Sea region but to European security as a whole."

      The U.S. State Department, however, said the missile deployment was old news, The Associated Press reports.

      The French Foreign Ministry has said the deployment of Russian S-300 air defense systems in the former Georgian republic of Abkhazia undermines stability in the region.

      Russian Air Force head Col. Gen. Alexander Zelin said on Wednesday S-300 systems had been placed in Abkhazia to protect the airspace of Abkhazia and the other former Georgian republic of South Ossetia. He did not say how many S-300s had been deployed, RIA Novosti say.

      Source: http://english.pravda.ru/news/russia...89-abkhazia-0/

      In the fall of 2008, Russia integrated the newly independent republics into its own air defense network. It deployed several S-300 battalions in Abkhazia. Do not be fooled, these air defense missiles are not to counter any air threats from Georgia. The Georgian Air Force is in the process of being dismantled and the handful of remaining of Su-25 warplanes are being offered for sale. The Georgian air arm will from now on consist of helicopters only, they will be attached to the army. These S-300 are to provide cover for Russian troops in case of any larger scale conflict with some more capable foes. Take a map and look at how much air coverage these batteries based in Abkhazia, Gyumri (Armenia) and elsewhere in the Caucasus can provide.

      ZORAVAR
      but what about South Ossetia, what kind of air defense have they deployed there?
      i think the S300 in abkhazia can't be used to cover SO.

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      • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

        Originally posted by arakeretzig View Post
        but what about South Ossetia, what kind of air defense have they deployed there?
        i think the S300 in abkhazia can't be used to cover SO.

        They have the S-300 in both.
        For the first time in more than 600 years, Armenia is free and independent, and we are therefore obligated
        to place our national interests ahead of our personal gains or aspirations.



        http://www.armenianhighland.com/main.html

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        • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

          Originally posted by Armanen View Post
          They have the S-300 in both.
          sure about that? it's just that s-300 would cover alot of airspace in georgia proper, too big for SO.

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          • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

            Originally posted by Armanen View Post
            They have the S-300 in both.
            I think if they do have it in South Ossetia, it's covert. The Russians have always denied deploying S-300 in South Ossetia.
            Azerbaboon: 9.000 Google hits and counting!

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            • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

              Originally posted by Federate View Post
              I think if they do have it in South Ossetia, it's covert. The Russians have always denied deploying S-300 in South Ossetia.
              If they do not have it in S. Ossetia, they do in North Ossetia and the range covers both regions.
              For the first time in more than 600 years, Armenia is free and independent, and we are therefore obligated
              to place our national interests ahead of our personal gains or aspirations.



              http://www.armenianhighland.com/main.html

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              • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

                not sure if this was posted before but kinda important.


                Russian Black Sea Fleet and the Air Force Su-27 fighters will be stationed in Abkhazia

                People February 2 hearing, according to Itar-Tass reported today, Russia and the Republic of Abkhazia are in the A national consultation to establish military bases, and soon to sign a formal agreement.
                the Republic of Abkhazia report quoted presidential spokesman Kulisidi Yang’s words, “Last year, Abkhazia and Russia signed a” friendship, cooperation and mutual assistance agreement ‘, according to this agreement, the two being set up two military bases in Abkhazia to conduct consultations, according to the current situation of the talks in the next few months will be reached in the Abkhazia region of Bohm Bor Gudauta Chomsky and the establishment of the Russian Air Force base in the establishment of the Russian naval base in Ochamchira agreement currently being conducted on a number of technical issues final consultation. “Kulisidi Yang said, the main naval base Ochamchira Russian Black Sea Fleet deployment forces, the Air Force base area than Gudauta naval base early in use. According to Russian sources, Russia hopes to deploy in Abkhazia, including the Su-27 fighters, Su-25 bombers and military transport aircraft, including 20 aircraft.
                reported that during the Soviet era, Soviet Air Force fighters, bombers and transport aircraft have deployed in the Bohm Bor Sharansky airport. According to the agreement signed between the two countries in 2008, will be built up in Abkhazia and 3,700 in the Russian Air Force bases. Bohm Bor Chomsky airport is the Black Sea coastal areas important military objectives is the largest military airfield outside the Caucasus. Russian Air Force deployed in the cluster do not need here costs too much, because there have the necessary ground support facilities. Bohm Bor Chomsky airport runway length of aircraft movements is 4 km, has to accept all types of fighters and military transport aircraft capacity.



                source: http://www.9abc.net/index.php/archives/32140

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                • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

                  Abkhazia is a great partner to have in the region. If only the whole recognition Quagmire wasn't there....
                  Մեկ Ազգ, Մեկ Մշակույթ
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                  "Western Assimilation is the greatest threat to the Armenian nation since the Armenian Genocide."

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                  • Re: The Rise of the Russian Empire: Russo-Armenian Relations

                    Originally posted by Armanen View Post
                    They have the S-300 in both.
                    Where excatly has the S-300 seen action?

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                      Baku Demands Moscow Pay $300 Mln for Radar Lease – Media




                      Azerbaijan has demanded Russia pay $300 million instead of the previously agreed $7 million for the lease of a Soviet-era anti-missile radar in the Azeri town of Gabala, the Kommersant daily reported on Wednesday, quoting sources in the Russian foreign and defense ministries.
                      Russia has been in talks with Azerbaijan to extend its lease of the radar, which it has operated in line with a 2002 deal, until 2025. The current agreement is due to expire on December 24.
                      Russia had expected to finalize talks by June this year, because a new agreement has to be signed at least six month before the existing one expires, the newspaper said. But the talks have been strained since the Azeri authorities asked Moscow to pay almost 43 times more for the lease than it used to, the report said.
                      “This sum of money is unreasonably large,” the paper quoted a Defense Ministry source as saying. “We will push for it to be significantly lowered. We still hope to reach an agreement.”
                      Another high-ranking source told the paper that Russia may stop operating the radar “if Baku does not limit its financial appetite.”
                      According to the report, Foreign Ministry officials have described the Azeri demands as “agenda-driven.”
                      Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov said Russia would continue talks with Azerbaijan on the radar station lease.
                      "Talks on the Gabala radar continue. The first round was very constructive. We will soon agree with our Azerbaijani colleagues on the date when the Russian delegation will head for Azerbaijan to continue the talks,” the deputy defense minister said.
                      The deputy director of the Institute of Political and Military Analysis, Alexander Khramchikhin, said the end of the Gabala radar lease will do no “principle damage” to Russia’s defense capabilities.
                      “As far as I know, a radar in Armavir is about to be completed. It will cover this area,” the expert said.
                      The Voronezh-class radar in Armavir in the Black Sea area is currently operating in a test mode. Such radars are a serious breakthrough compared to the previous generation radars of the Dnepr and Daryal class. The Gabala is a Daryal class radar.
                      “In my opinion, we don’t need it [the Gabala station] at all, it only encourages extortion by Azerbaijan,” Khramchikhin added.
                      On Monday, Kyrgyz President Almazbek Atambayev called for a Russian air base in the country to be closed, accusing Moscow of failing to pay the $15 million debt for its lease and saying neither Russia nor Kyrgyzstan needed the base.
                      Russian Defense Minister Anatoly Serdyukov promised later in the day to repay the debt by the end of February.






                      Azerbaijan has demanded Russia pay $300 million instead of the previously agreed $7 million for the lease of a Soviet-era anti-missile radar in the Azeri town of Gabala, the Kommersant daily reported on Wednesday, quoting sources in the...

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