YEREVAN. – Hraparak daily of the Republic of Armenia (RA) writes: The first news about the construction of a new Russian military base in the RA territory appeared in mid-June when the government adopted at a regular [Cabinet] session the decision to make amendments to the October 3, 2012 protocol on the placement of the Russian military base in the RA territory.

There is no mention of a new military base in the justification, but it is said that the "placement points of the Russian military base" and the composition of the land and immovable property being transferred to the Russian side and the legal basis documents are being changed.

But, in fact, this is a decision on the placement of a new military base, regarding which a separate Protocol No. 2 will be signed. It will be followed by the signing of the international agreement, which has not yet been finalized and must be ratified by the parliament, then signed between the two states: Armenia and Russia.

That is, it will not be so easy for the aggressors to draw Armenia in a new war; the Russians will be engaged in that war. And there is the second circumstance: with this, Russia is enshrining rights and submitting a bid in the region, maybe it is also preparing the ground for the formation of a new union.

The lands being transferred to the [new] Russian military base are within the administrative boundaries of Noyemberyan and Berd enlarged communities [in Tavush Province]. According to our information, they will be deployed in Aygepar and Voskepar settlements, as well as in the territory of Noyemberyan community. According to preliminary information, about 2 thousand Russian soldiers will be brought here.