In two days there would be a war …
Russia to Ukraine snowMilitary aggression is in the world’s spotlight. The Russian army arrived in Ukraine from several directions on February 24 at around 5:00 in the morning snowattacked. Currently heavy artillery along the line of contact and There are heavy battles involving aviation. First of all, the United States and Great BritainThe Western world, including the European Union, has come to the defense of Ukraine. First of all, to Russia snowDestructive sanctions are expected.
Attacking not only Ukraine, but also the world order Russia called force on 22 February Moscow signed “Interaction and In accordance with the Declaration on Alliance, it is considered an ally of Azerbaijan. The 43-item document takes into account the past, present and future of interstate relations, defines mutual obligations and areas of cooperation.
Did Azerbaijan need to sign this document at the peak of the current geopolitical confrontation? Professor Khaladdin Ibrahimli, a historian who teaches at prestigious universities in Turkey, commented on the topic to Pressklub.az. He said that, This declaration, signed today, is rightly a statement of concern to the Azerbaijani society.
“Because Russia The alliance has historically caused concern among the Azerbaijani people. We have always seen the damage of this “alliance” and “friendship”. Historical experience also tells us that very little has come from Russia. Our people are right Russia is skeptical of any document concluded with. From this date acIt depends on the experience, ”the professor said.
Kh.Ibrahimli says that, The second side of the issue is related to the existing differences between Russia and Azerbaijan: “It is clear that, this declaration will not lead to interaction in the same status, in the same law. Russia is a great power, it can at any time dictate its new terms, change its articles, or interpret them at its own expense. Or, it can reveal a theoretical activity within the country. For example, the intervention in Kazakhstan was allegedly due to the presence of international terrorists in this country. Is it difficult for Russia to find a “terrorist” in any country? Of course not! ”
Professor as a third issue Putin Shows Russia. According to him according toRussia is an aggressor, creates problems for other countries, is a potential source of danger: “There is no need to talk about it for a long time. 20It is known that they have been doing it in Georgia, Ukraine and Azerbaijan since 00. She according to also, Putin What is the need to sign a declaration of mutual alliance with Russia? What is the need for this in the current situation? Of course, this is a topic that needs to be discussed separately. It is natural to have an allied relationship with Russia that, may create serious problems for Azerbaijan tomorrow. “Alliance with Russia can be considered non-recognition of Ukraine and reconciliation with the annexation of Crimea.”
Khaladdin Ibrahimli adds that, Tomorrow, Russia will refer to the declaration to the so-called DNR created by Azerbaijan in Ukraine and LNR may require recognition. “Can we recognize these so-called regimes?” Is this step easy? At the same time, they may demand the recognition of Crimea as Russian territory. Then where will Azerbaijan put its relations with Turkey? Because we will have set the opposite policy against the brotherly, allied country. Given all this, of course, it is not so easy to ally with Russia. In general, for other states as well Putin It is very difficult to be an ally of Russia. Then why do our people ignore these realities? I don’t understand why allying with Putin has become an honorable job. ”
The historian emphasizes the acquisition that, Looking at the provisions of the declaration, it is clear that Azerbaijan has to accept Russian patronage on many issues: “Currently, they often refer to the first article of the document. However, the issue of inviolability of borders is still abstract. If it was mentioned there that, State borders recognized by the world community, the UN, this would be another matter. Because Azerbaijan for Russia and Armenia’s state borders are disputed. Because delimitation and The demarcation process has not taken place. “
The professor then draws attention to Article 4 of the Declaration: “It has been mentioned that, Azerbaijan and Russia international and the same in regional problems and They act from close positions and will interact. Why we are the same as Russia and should we take close positions? Same in all directions and If a close position is taken, then it becomes a state. We call Turkey “two states, one nation.” In this case, we are one state, two nations with Russia. No state is the same in foreign policy as another country and can not hold a close position. This is not the case with Turkey. For example, Great with the United States Britain Anglo-Saxon states. But they have the same position on all issues ?! Taking the same position means that that, There is no more Russia or Azerbaijan. But in the current context, it is as if Azerbaijan is not seen in the middle. ”
The historian is a professor that, Looking at all the clauses in the document in general, he does not understand why this declaration was adopted at the present time: “What was the need to take this step in the context of Russia’s aggression against Ukraine and the creation of so-called states on its territory? Why did we need to look like a supporter of the occupying Russia? I consider that, this document is inappropriate and It is unnecessary, it is impossible to move forward with it. “
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