Armenia will hardly get S-400 air defense system from Russia, as the latter does not have it itself, Anatoly Tsiganok, the head of the Institute for Political and Military Analysis told NEWS.am, commenting on rumors about getting S-400 spread by the Armenian press.

The expert also expressed doubt about Russia’s intention to sell S-300 to Azerbaijan. "I do not think that the rumors are true, as Russia is not interested in the escalation of situation in the region," he said, adding that Russia will never arm Azerbaijan to the detriment of Armenia.

Moscow will not arm Azerbaijan better than Armenia, as the latter is Russia’s strategic partner. There are a number of agreements signed between Moscow and Yerevan and in case a third country attacks Armenia, Russia will definitely provide its military assistance, the expert stressed. According to him, prolongation of the terms of Russian bases’ deployment in Armenia should be regarded in this context.