Russia strengthens its position in the Caucasus - Felix Stanevsky

Russia's policy towards the Caucasus was discussed at a recently-held conference devoted to the problem of Russia's national security.

Felix Stanevsky, former Russian ambassador to Georgia, who is currently the head of the Caucasus Department at the CIS Countries Institute, addressed the assembly, sayng that Russia has strengthened its position in the region.

Taken in comparison with that of 1990s, present day policy demonstrates great achievements, Stanevsky believes. However, he admits that the general situation is a hard one.

Still, the former Russian ambassador thinks that security in the Caucasus has improved.