Russia will not support Yerevan either within the framework of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) or within the framework of bilateral agreements if the country decides to continue its rapprochement with the European Union. Further decisions, among other things, will depend on the outcome of the elections in Armenia, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk told Interfax.
“We cannot provide financial assistance to a country that sees its future in the European Union, which is preparing for war against Russia. Why should we provide assistance to such a country? We will give money to those who may fight against us tomorrow?” Overchuk stressed.
The Russian Deputy Prime Minister recalled that Russia still maintains its obligations towards Armenia within the framework of the EEU, but they may be revised if the country decides to move towards the European Union.
“We do not want Armenia to leave the Eurasian Economic Union. But we say: "If you are leading your people to the European Union, which is now hostile towards Russia, Belarus and is planning to fight against us, then why should we support you, without tariffs, open markets, low energy prices, free movement of labor, without license fees and health insurance," the Deputy Prime Minister explained Russia's position.
