“Armenia is interested in maintaining a “high level” of cooperation with the Russian Federation, but a discussion is necessary – the head of the Ministry of Defense The Minister of Defense of Armenia stated his desire to maintain a high level of cooperation with the Russian Federation, but needs a discussion on important issues. The country actually does not participate in the CSTO, although it has not officially left the organization.”, — write on: unn.ua
At the moment, I cannot talk about any new agreements with Russia. But I can say that official Yerevan is interested in cooperation with Moscow remaining at a high level. But when we discuss the CSTO and try to turn to the events of 2022, then quickly jump to 2025 and claim that everything is going well, it is not so,
According to him, Armenia has “objective questions”, which, as Papikyan says, the country should receive through healthy discussions. The depth and level of further cooperation between the countries will also depend on these answers.
We have not even officially canceled membership in the CSTO, but de facto we do not participate. It is not our fault that there is not a single officer from Armenia in the CSTO,
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Armenia and the United States have established a Strategic Partnership Commission for economic, security and defense cooperation. Russia reacted with threats and criticism, especially regarding Armenia’s intentions to join the EU.