Russia and Armenia to create joint military forces: Russia to decide for Armenia during wartim
Russia and Armenia have started creating joint military forces, the Interfax news agency reported. The joint troops will be tasked with the protection of Russia’s southern military district, the source said. One of the main tasks of the joint military forces will be to ‘cover’ the land borders of Russia and Armenia and ensure the security of the sides in the Caucasus region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has already approved a government proposal on creating joint military forces between the two countries in question. Putin has also instructed the Russian Defense Ministry and the Foreign Ministry to hold talks with the Armenian side on reaching an agreement. The draft agreement submitted to the Russian Defense Ministry had been agreed upon with the Foreign Ministry and other interested federal agencies. The leader of the joint command will be appointed by the Supreme Commander of the Armenian Armed Forces in agreement with the Supreme Commander of the Russian Armed Forces. During peacetime, the commander of the joint forces will be subordinate to Armenia's military Chief of Staff. During wartime, he will be subordinate to the commander of Russia's southern military district or the Armenian Chief of Staff, depending on the situation and the decision of both militaries' chief commanders.
