YEREVAN. – The Crimea issue may have indirect influence on Nagorno-Karabakh, analyst Ara Papyan told reporters on Tuesday.
  
Papyan, head of Modus Vivendi analytical center, said Armenia may occur in a deeper isolation as a result of confrontation between Russia and Ukraine.

“Armenia as an ally of Russia will appear in similar isolation with all consequences on Nagorno-Karabakh, too,” he said.

The analyst believes results of Crimea referendum will not be recognized by any state, except for Russia.

“Armenia will be pressurized on the issue, but I cannot say what position Armenian authorities will adopt,” Papyan added.
 
If West-Russia confrontation continues, West will try to show Russia's allies that partnership with the country is leading to negative consequences.

“Armenia's fate may depend on Iranian president's visit to Yerevan, and on whether he will manage to advance on the agreement on construction of Iran-Armenia-Georgia-Ukraine-Europe gas pipeline. The visit of Secretary of State John Kerry will be crucial, too,” he said.

West and Iran must finally realize whether it is possible to cooperate with Armenia on transit supplies. 
 
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