MOSCOW IS CONCERNED OVER ARMENIA’S PARTICIPATION IN NATO MILITARY TRAININGS IN GEORGIA

PanArmenian News
April 22 2009
Armenia

Russia is concerned over Armenia’s participation in NATO military
trainings in Georgia, especially, considering the anti-Russian
nature of trainings planned, RF MP Semen Baghdasarov said at TV space
bridge entitled "Armenia-Turkey: Progress in bilateral relations or
geopolitical games of world powers?". "As CSTO member, and military and
strategic partner of Russia, Armenia has to refuse from participating
in these trainings, like a number of other post soviet countries did,"
RF MP noted.

According to him, Armenia has to remember that the West has never
supported Armenian people’s interests. "A search for new allies
is in process in Armenia, and Russia is upset over the fact. I
believe Moscow has to review its policy towards CIS countries," Semen
Bagdasarov stated. He also added that USA and Turkey will never become
friends to Armenia, and by losing Russia, Armenia may find itself in
a difficult situation.