Konstantin Kosachev about joint military group with Armenia: There is nothing new in this scenario

ArmInfo. The agreement  between Armenia and Russia on creating joint military group in the  Caucasus region of collective security is the necessary legal basis  for the established format of cooperation, Chairman of Russian  Federation Council's Committee for International Affairs Konstantin  Kosachev stated answering to ArmInfo's correspondent's question.

"There is nothing new in this scenario. We did not have the relevant  agreement now such an agreement will allow solving certain  problematic issues. One should not exaggerate the significance of the  process", he stressed.  To note, on November 14 President Putin  signed a decree, approving the agreement with Armenia on joint  military group of the Russian and Armenian armed forces.  in the  Caucasus sector of Collective Security. According to the Draft  Agreement, the sides will set a joint military group, to secure "the  adequate reaction to any military attack (aggression), as well as to  any other threats".  The Defense Ministries of two countries will  develop and approve at the Supreme Commanders all the proposals in  respect to implementation of the Joint Military Group. 

According to the Draft Agreement, its Commander will be appointed by  the Supreme Commander of the Republic of Armenia in concordance with  the Supreme Commander of Russia.  In conditions of peace the group  will be under the jurisdiction of the Armenian General Staff  Commander, and in combat conditions, "depending on situation", also  under the Commander of Southern Division of Russian Forces. The  document also states that both sides will implement the funding and  supply of their parties independently.  It is accentuated in the  Draft, that "this Agreement is not aimed at any third countries." The  Agreement is expected to be signed for five years with possible  extension, if no Party takes a decision to cancel.