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"ARMENIA'S DECISION WAS A SHOCK FOR BRUSSELS"
December 8 2014
Representatives of the EU member countries cannot hide their surprise
of Armenia's decision on EaEU accession. "Armenia's decision was
a shock for Brussels, because Armenia decided to join the Eurasian
Economic Union in an overnight", such opinion was expressed by Jan
PiekÅ~Bo, Director of Polish-Ukrainian Partnership Foundation, in the
conversation with "Aravot" newspaper, referring to the last year's
fundamental changes in foreign policy of Armenia. Mr. PiekÅ~Bo was
also surprised to find out how it happened that the leader of the
Republic of Armenia decided in such a hurry to leave signing of the
Association Agreement already on the table aside. Ian PiekÅ~Bo has
reached a similar conclusion on this issue. "It was the result of
Russia's blackmail.
Using Artsakh as a tool, Russia persuaded Armenia to enter into the
Eurasian Economic Union". Ian PiekÅ~Bo mentioned that he had visited
Armenia and got the impression that the civil society mainly is not
happy with this accession. Our interlocutor added, "The civil society
representatives in Armenia have their own orientation and the right to
vote. But they are not happy with this decision." Polish politician
thinks that leaving Armenia in this situation alone would be the
worst approach, on the contrary, it is necessary to seek for new
fields and formats of partnership. Ian PiekÅ~Bo drew parallels with
the situation in Ukraine, as well. To our question of whether the path
chosen by Ukraine was the best, Mr. PiekÅ~Bo replied, "Ukraine is now
in an open conflict with Russia, and now, the most important thing
for the country is the defense of borders to preserve the country's
sovereignty." Polish politician reminded that all started when the
then President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, refused to sign the
Association Agreement, which was opposed by people and the students
began to fight. According to Ian PiekÅ~Bo, Ukraine is the best example
to show exactly what steps people can turn to when the leaders refuse
to consider the public opinion. Poland is also facing some problems.
Some of them, as conveyed by Ian PiekÅ~Bo are associated with the EU's
political and economic crisis. There is also a risk in the country
about the Russian intervention. Mr. PiekÅ~Bo said, "In the event of
European Union's political and economic crisis, there is a security
problem with the Baltic countries. Especially since Russia's ambitions
to destabilize the situation in the Baltic countries are observed."
TATEV HARUTYUNYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2014/12/08/168088/
From: A. Papazian
December 8 2014
Representatives of the EU member countries cannot hide their surprise
of Armenia's decision on EaEU accession. "Armenia's decision was
a shock for Brussels, because Armenia decided to join the Eurasian
Economic Union in an overnight", such opinion was expressed by Jan
PiekÅ~Bo, Director of Polish-Ukrainian Partnership Foundation, in the
conversation with "Aravot" newspaper, referring to the last year's
fundamental changes in foreign policy of Armenia. Mr. PiekÅ~Bo was
also surprised to find out how it happened that the leader of the
Republic of Armenia decided in such a hurry to leave signing of the
Association Agreement already on the table aside. Ian PiekÅ~Bo has
reached a similar conclusion on this issue. "It was the result of
Russia's blackmail.
Using Artsakh as a tool, Russia persuaded Armenia to enter into the
Eurasian Economic Union". Ian PiekÅ~Bo mentioned that he had visited
Armenia and got the impression that the civil society mainly is not
happy with this accession. Our interlocutor added, "The civil society
representatives in Armenia have their own orientation and the right to
vote. But they are not happy with this decision." Polish politician
thinks that leaving Armenia in this situation alone would be the
worst approach, on the contrary, it is necessary to seek for new
fields and formats of partnership. Ian PiekÅ~Bo drew parallels with
the situation in Ukraine, as well. To our question of whether the path
chosen by Ukraine was the best, Mr. PiekÅ~Bo replied, "Ukraine is now
in an open conflict with Russia, and now, the most important thing
for the country is the defense of borders to preserve the country's
sovereignty." Polish politician reminded that all started when the
then President of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, refused to sign the
Association Agreement, which was opposed by people and the students
began to fight. According to Ian PiekÅ~Bo, Ukraine is the best example
to show exactly what steps people can turn to when the leaders refuse
to consider the public opinion. Poland is also facing some problems.
Some of them, as conveyed by Ian PiekÅ~Bo are associated with the EU's
political and economic crisis. There is also a risk in the country
about the Russian intervention. Mr. PiekÅ~Bo said, "In the event of
European Union's political and economic crisis, there is a security
problem with the Baltic countries. Especially since Russia's ambitions
to destabilize the situation in the Baltic countries are observed."
TATEV HARUTYUNYAN
Read more at: http://en.aravot.am/2014/12/08/168088/
From: A. Papazian