The Russian side is ready to continue cooperation with Armenia in the military field.
I would not fall into unbridled pessimism on this score. But, I repeat, everything will depend on the political will of the parties, said the Russian ambassador to Armenia in an interview with public radio.
The ambassador's main statements:
It is necessary to build a "new balance" in Russia-Armenia relations. It is necessary to discuss and make adjustments to the totality of our relations in various fields.
The relations between the two nations have special and lasting values. For Russia, Armenia has always been, is, and I am convinced will be a very important country.
The Russian Federation is ready to interact, taking into account the interests and needs expressed by the Armenian side, whether it is cooperation in the field of nuclear energy or transportation.
Regarding temporary restrictions on the import of a number of Armenian goods to Russia: "There were parallel inspections and statements that it is necessary to increase the work in terms of bringing the products to phytosanitary and sanitary standards, the requirements existing in the Russian market."
On Yerevan's European vector: The European Union now is not at all what it was a few years ago, including in the context of relations with Russia. But, of course, the choice is for Armenia, for the Armenian people, and we want this choice to be made as soon as possible.
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