The Russian military base will continue to ensure Armenia’s security, Russian FM Sergey Lavrov told the journalists, commenting on the protocol prolonging Russia’s presence in Armenia.   

Lavrov evaded the question whether Russia will be involved in a military conflict in case hostilities resume in the region. “The President has already answered these questions,” he said.

The Foreign Minister also noted that presence of the Russian military base in Armenia is prolonged under the protocol signed today. As to its functions, under the document they are to be agreed by the sides.