Russia is strengthening its military base in Gyumri

The geopolitical situation in the South Caucasus is escalating again. This was reported by Zamin.uz.

According to Ukrainian military intelligence, Russia has begun to strengthen the military base located in Gyumri, Armenia. This measure is aimed at expanding its sphere of influence in the region and altering the security balance.

Special selection work has begun for soldiers with high professional and combat readiness from the units of the Southern Military District of the Russian Armed Forces. The mental stability and experience of the military are of significant importance in the selection process.

However, the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied the information about Russia strengthening the military base. At the same time, Ukrainian intelligence emphasizes that these actions are being carried out at a time when relations between Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey are entering a new phase.

The Gyumri military base is located 100 kilometers northwest of the Armenian capital, near the Turkish border. About 5,000 military personnel serve at the base, which is equipped with modern MiG-29 fighter jets and S-300 surface-to-air missile systems.

Russia and Armenia reached an agreement in 2010 to lease the base until 2044. Experts believe that Russia's strengthening of its military base could pose new threats to regional security against the backdrop of tensions in relations with Azerbaijan.

At the same time, Armenia is expanding its activities in foreign policy and reconsidering its participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization. Analysts note that Azerbaijan is pursuing an independent geopolitical path and that resistance to Moscow's "big brother" policy is growing.

How the military and political balance in the South Caucasus will change will become clear over time. The Zamin.uz website will continue to provide readers with the latest and unbiased information on the military situation in the South Caucasus, Russia's strategic actions, and regional geopolitical processes.