Kremlin says concerned by instability in Turkey, Armenia and Kazakhstan

The Kremlin said on Monday it was concerned by instability along Russia’s borders following a failed coup attempt in Turkey, a hostage taking drama in Armenia and an attack by suspected Islamist gunmen on security forces in Kazakhstan, Reuters reports.

“Certainly, this turbulence along our borders is a cause of concern,” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told a conference call with reporters.

“Taking into account the information which we get, appropriate (security) measures are being taken.”

“We would like to see our neighbours as prosperous, stable and predictable nations.”

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“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS