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RUSSIAN-ARMENIAN RELATIONS
The Messenger, Georgia
April 24 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering the issue that
visa-free access to the Russian Federation will be granted only
to citizens belonging to countries that are members of the Customs
Union, whereas the rest of the people would be entering Russia under
ordinary regulations. Armenian analysts think that this is an attempt
to blackmail Armenia, as Russia is desperately trying to force Armenia
to join the union. So this kind of situation is a step targeted at
Armenia's unification in the Customs Union. It is known that a lot
of Armenian citizens travel and work in Russia to earn some money
and maintain their families in Armenia. However, Armenia has been
reluctant about joining the union so far, as it wants to benefit by
certain advantages offered by the European Union (EU). Presumably
Armenia cannot become a member of the Customs Union and enjoy the
privileges of the EU if it becomes a member of the Customs Union.
From: A. Papazian
The Messenger, Georgia
April 24 2013
Russian President Vladimir Putin is considering the issue that
visa-free access to the Russian Federation will be granted only
to citizens belonging to countries that are members of the Customs
Union, whereas the rest of the people would be entering Russia under
ordinary regulations. Armenian analysts think that this is an attempt
to blackmail Armenia, as Russia is desperately trying to force Armenia
to join the union. So this kind of situation is a step targeted at
Armenia's unification in the Customs Union. It is known that a lot
of Armenian citizens travel and work in Russia to earn some money
and maintain their families in Armenia. However, Armenia has been
reluctant about joining the union so far, as it wants to benefit by
certain advantages offered by the European Union (EU). Presumably
Armenia cannot become a member of the Customs Union and enjoy the
privileges of the EU if it becomes a member of the Customs Union.
From: A. Papazian