Azerbaijan, Baku, 20 August/ Trend , corr I. Alizade/ The political experts of Azerbaijan believe that Russia's recognition of independence of South Osstia and Abkhazia can paralyze international relations.
"The recent moves by Moscow and its recognition of independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia contradicts Russia's national interests, it is an emotional step and can cause serious problems in the international community," Vafa Guluzade, the political expert said to Trend .
South Ossetia and Abkhazia autonomous republics of Georgia broke away in 1990 and declared their independence. The international community have not recognized their independence yet. Sergey Mironov, speaker of Russia's Council of Federation said that the Upper Chamber of the parliament is prepared to recognize the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia. Mironov said that the will of the population of self-declared republics is important with this regard. If the people of South Ossetia and Abkhazia wish so, Russia is prepared to recognize their independence.
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"There are a lot of autonomies in Russia and they can also demand independence. If Russia recognizes the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, this will give a rise to this process within its own territory," the political expert said.
Aydin Mirzazade, member of the Azerbaijani delegation to PACE and MP said to Trend that if Russia recognizes independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia, it will make the biggest mistake in its history.
"Such a move can create a negative precedent all over the world. Given the frequent separatist trends in Russia's territory, this precedent can one day be used against Moscow itself," Mirzazade said.
"The decision by Kremlin not coordinated with the international community can lead to the sanctions against Russia and revival of 'cold war' of 1950s and 1960s," he added.
The political expert also said that such a move by Russia calls into question the activities of the UN Security Council. Because each state is recognized by the decision of the Security Council. "Russia's recognition of South Ossetia and Abkhazia's independence will violate key principles of UN which cause serious crisis in UN. Therefore, I hope that this is inaccurate statement by the Russian official," he said.
The political expert Rasim Musabayov said to Trend that if the confrontation between Russia and West goes on, Moscow is likely to recognize the independence of South Ossetia and Abkhazia.
"But this possible move by Russia will not be left without response. Russia will be banished from all international organizations excluding OSCE. Moscow will not have any international relations at all," Musabayov said.
Azerbaijan may also suffer from this move by Kremlin. It can necessitate the recognition of Nagorno-Karabakh by Armenia and Russia. Therefore, this move by Moscow can create problems in Russia-Azerbaijan relations, he said.
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