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LEONTIEV SAYS ARMENIA WOULD HAVE BEEN FAILED STATE WITHOUT RUSSIA'S SUPPORT
Vestnik Kavkaza
Oct 22 2012
Russia
Different publications have been made on integration of Armenia in the
Eurasian Union initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Armenian
Minister for Economics has had an interview where he talked about
the role of Russia in Eurasian integration.
Mikhail Leontiev, Editor-in-Chief of the Odnako magazine, emphasizes
that Russia often forces former members of the USSR to reinsure
themselves in foreign policy. In case of Armenia, there is no such
opportunity for reinsurance.
The expert calls Armenia a perfect example of a failed state, like
Kyrgyzstan or Moldova. He believes that Russia is the reason the
country still exists. It depends on Russian gas and transfers IMF
specialists keep pointing out.
Leontiev reminded that Armenian national support started with attempts
to save environment, closing of the nuclear power plant. Armenia won
the Nagorno-Karabakh war
The official reminded that Armenia made efforts to liberalize economy
and attract investments. But the efforts brought no results. Armenian
communities in Europe and the US failed to help stimulate economy.
Leontiev says that there is no European alternative for Armenia.
Vestnik Kavkaza
Oct 22 2012
Russia
Different publications have been made on integration of Armenia in the
Eurasian Union initiated by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Armenian
Minister for Economics has had an interview where he talked about
the role of Russia in Eurasian integration.
Mikhail Leontiev, Editor-in-Chief of the Odnako magazine, emphasizes
that Russia often forces former members of the USSR to reinsure
themselves in foreign policy. In case of Armenia, there is no such
opportunity for reinsurance.
The expert calls Armenia a perfect example of a failed state, like
Kyrgyzstan or Moldova. He believes that Russia is the reason the
country still exists. It depends on Russian gas and transfers IMF
specialists keep pointing out.
Leontiev reminded that Armenian national support started with attempts
to save environment, closing of the nuclear power plant. Armenia won
the Nagorno-Karabakh war
The official reminded that Armenia made efforts to liberalize economy
and attract investments. But the efforts brought no results. Armenian
communities in Europe and the US failed to help stimulate economy.
Leontiev says that there is no European alternative for Armenia.