Ilgar Mamedov: “The decision of the Russian president to recognize the independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia threatens the security system in the world”

The decision of the Russian president to recognize independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia affects the security system in the world, said famous political scientist Ilqar Mamedov in his interview to Day.Az.

“The security and cooperation in Europe were challenged even following the factual recognition of Kosovo’s independence. The first, deep concern for the future of OSCE appeared at that time. And now after Russia has recognized independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia, we are dealing with the second, destructive influence on the security system of the world.

It will be necessary to review the very concept of the OSCE, which in fact stops existing as a reliable security system. I am sure that all the countries will further pay attention to other guarantees of their territorial integrity and independence than OSCE and Helsinki final act, said Mamedov.

Speaking about the consequences of recognition of independence of Abkhazia and South Ossetia for Russia, Mamedov said that in the long-term perspective, Russia will undoubtedly have losses due to this step. “The destruction of the OSCE system and principle of inviolability of borders in the OSCE area will further affect Russia. And legally the future disintegration of Russia will occur due to today’s resolution of the Russian President”, concluded Mamedov.

Source: Day.Az