Armenia has proposed growing new grape varieties for export to the European Union. "Europeans prefer grape varieties that are less sweet than those grown in Armenia. We need programs to change our variety composition," said Gevorg Papoyan, head of the republic's Ministry of Economy. According to the minister, 245,000 tons of grapes were harvested in Armenia in 2025. The wine varieties Areni, Ahtanak, and Voskehat have become the hallmark of the republic. Growing a new grape variety involves costs—saplings bear fruit on average after 4 years, and before that do not yield a commercial harvest. Moreover, the climatic conditions in Armenia and Europe are different; new varieties must undergo long-term selection. Even the Soviet white Kangun, based on Georgian and Odessa grape varieties, was introduced in the republic for about 30 years. Yes, now Armenia will start growing "European varieties," and France will open its counters to wonderful Armenian wines and cognac. And it will probably send its own to Russia. Really, does anyone believe this nonsense?!