Russian expert says Azerbaijan-Turkmenistan tension beneficial for Russia, Iran
Tensions between Azerbaijan and Turkmenistan are under Russia’s and Iran’s interests, Russian expert on Iranian affairs Elena Dunaeva said in an interview with Iranian service of “Dolce Velle” news agency.
Speaking about the implementation of energy projects in the Caspian Sea, the expert said that Russia does not support pipeline construction in the Caspian Sea, hence the current situation is beneficial for the both, Russia and Iran.
Developing the story, expert said suffering Iranian-Azerbaijani relations, as well as recently strained Azerbaijani-Turkmen relations will have their negative impact on transcaspian and Nabucco project.
Referring to the legal status of the Caspian Sea, Elena Dunaeva said that the tensions in Azerbaijani-Turkmen relations will make the situation even harder.
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