Armenian-Russian unified troops have no right to wait, delay in case of threat in Artsakh direction, says Commander
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YEREVAN, MAY 6, ARMENPRESS. The Armenian-Russian joint (unified) troops are designed for providing border security for the Republic of Armenia, Major General Andranik Makaryan, commander of the joint troops told reporters on May 6.
“The commander of the joint troops is appointed from the Armed Forces of Armenia during times of both peace and war. I report to you, in accordance to the Armenian-Russian joint agreement, which was signed on November 30, 2016, the commander of the Armenian-Russian unified troops is appointed from the staff of servicemen of Armenia’s Armed Forces. The commander is appointed and discharged under the order of Armenia’s commander-in-chief – agreeing it with Russia’s commander-in-chief”, Major General Makaryan said, emphasizing the unified troops will operate only under the orders of the Armenian commander-in-chief.
Asked whether the unified troops will intervene in case of border escalation in the direction of Artsakh, the Major General said the troops will intervene during any threat, and in case of Artsakh it has no right to wait or delay also.
Asked to specify whether Vladimir Putin can’t order not to launch operations, Makaryan answered: “No, he can’t”.