YEREVAN. – Russia is increasing its military contingent in Armenia to show its strength to Turkey, political scientist Hayk Martirosyan said at a press conference on Monday.

In his words, this is taking place with roughly the same scenario as the US demonstration flights Sunday, in the South Korean skies.

“This was a message to North Korea,” Martirosyan added. “[And] the rearmament of the Russian military base in [Armenia’s] Gyumri [city] with new weaponry is a similar action.”