Russia concerned about unstable situation in neighboring countries russia
The Russian authorities admitted their concern about the climate of instability and insecurity in the area close to their borders, especially in the territories of allied countries.
The Presidential spokesman Dmitri Peskov talked of
the uneasiness in the Kremlin about the political situation in
neighboring states, but added that the protection of surrounding areas
was properly ensured.
"Undoubtedly the
appearance of turmoil near our borders causes concern and requires us
to closely follow the situation and analyze it," Peskov told reporters
on Monday.
The spokesman for President Vladimir Putin did not
specify any extraordinary measures to be taken by Moscow to strengthen
border controls in the south of the Federation, following the recent
events in Turkey and the armed attacks in Armenia and Kazakhstan.
Peskov said that the situation in these countries requires concrete analysis.
The
events in Armenia and Kazakhstan, two of the closest allies of Russia
are, according to Peskov associated with criminal activity.
Regarding
Turkey, where bloody clashes between rebel groups and government
forces, especially in Ankara and Istanbul were recorded, Foreign
Minister Sergei Lavrov stated that they would have no influence on
Russian support in Syria in the fight against terrorism.
Lavrov
affirmed on Monday that the Russian air force's activities are being
conducted at the request of the Syrian President Bashar Al Assad and
that the United States and its allies used the Turkish base in Incirlik.
The
operations were suspended for about two days after the attempted coup
in Turkey, the Foreign minister pointed out, reiterating that Russia was
taking care of their commitments to Damascus.