Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev approved formation of a military base in Kyrgyzstan, ITAR-TASS reports.
Russian and Kyrgyz forces will protect Kyrgyz sovereignty and security, prevent terrorist attacks.
Russia rents the land at Lake Issyk-Kul for $4.5 million annually. Russia will continue using the property provided by Kyrgyzstan in 1993 and 2003 for free.
