Russian State Duma Speaker Boris Gryzlov’s statement on a possible resolution of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict in the near future is at least surprising, as no real prerequisites for such forecasts are available now, the political scientist Yervand Bozoyan told NEWS.am.

The expert’s advice is to consider Gryzlov’s statement in the context of recent agreements reached between Moscow and Turkey. “One is too naïve to think Armenia will agree to the agreements concluded in the context of Moscow-Ankara relations. Even under pressure Yerevan will not give its consent to these agreements, as it will jeopardize the Armenian people’s national security. So I consider the forecasts of possible ceding of Armenia-controlled territories unfounded,” Bozoyan said.

During his recent visit to Yerevan, Speaker of the RF State Duma Boris Gryzlov stated specific decisions concerning the settlement of the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict will be made in the near future.

He stressed that clear steps are being made and prerequisites for decisions concerning the settlement are available. It is natural to discuss the NKR’s status during the talks, Gryzlov said. He stressed that the issue of territories controlled by the Armenian side is being discussed as well.