TBILISI, AUGUST 19, NOYAN TAPAN. The prolongation of presence and upgrading of the Russian military base in Gyumri, Armenia, is a serious message both for Azerbaijan and Georgia, expert for the Caucasus Mamuka Areshidzde told journalists. According to Russian mass media, President Dmitri Medvedev ordered to introduce amendments to the Russian-Armenian treaty on the Russian military base in Gyumri, extending the term of its presence in Armenia from 25 to 49 years. "The Russian military base in Gyumri is a sword of Damocles that can be used any time against Georgia," Areshidze said. He underlined that in case of another Russian aggression, a strike from the territory of Armenia will be inevitable for Russia has changed its military management structure and formed the general southern direction, which will be certainly enacted completely when necessary, reported "CAUCASUS PRESS".

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