More than a dozen of non-governmental organizations and the Russian Caucasus Online has released a statement on the ongoing negotiations between the company Beeline.

"We wish to express our deep concern about the consequences that the possible sale of Caucasus online to the Russian cellular company Beeline which is backed by Vimpelkom can result in. All commercial agreements, which may raise doubts regarding the security of the state, as well as the security of an individual, require special attention from the state . Otherwise, it is possible that the important confidential information will become available for the hostile states` special forces. This is especially important in the case of Russia, which applies to hybrid war strategy to achieve its goals, "- is said in the statement.