The document was signed by Vugar Zeynalov, ASK Vice President, and Kazbek Tuganov, President of the Commerce and Industry Chamber of North Ossetia -
Alania.
Because
Alania play some 60 miles away from war torn Chechnia, Rangers may need an escort of military fighters to get to the venue.
Besiktas will play the first leg against
Alania at their home stadium in Istanbul.
However, Thompson and gaffer Peter Houston will be desperate to avoid an energy-sapping trip to
Alania Vladikavkaz of Russia or Serbia's Red Star Belgrade.
The Scottish champions go into Wednesday's second leg clash with
Alania Vladikavkaz protecting a 3-1 lead.
Rangers' manager Walter Smith had his worst nightmare confirmed when his side was drawn against Russian champions
Alania Vladikavkaz in the preliminary round of the Champions Cup yesterday.
1996-97 European Cup Rangers 3
Alania Vladikavkaz 1 Walter Smith's men built a healthy first-leg lead with goals from Derek McInnes, Ally McCoist and Gordan Petric.
Lee is now waiting for final clearance fromn Tskhadadze's Russian club,
Alania Vladikavkaz.