During the briefing, official representative of Russia's Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova commented on the relations between Russia and Armenia in the economic and political spheres, noted that Armenia is the main beneficiary of Eurasian integration.
"According to the results of 2023, 37% of the foreign trade turnover of the Republic fell to the Eurasian Economic Union. The leadership of the Republic is well aware of this, as evidenced by the statements of the Prime Minister of Armenia," said the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
Referring to issues related to Armenia's membership in the CSTO, Zakharova said that the West is trying to influence Yerevan. According to her, the claim that the CSTO did not protect Armenia is disinformation.
"We have repeatedly talked in detail about both Russia's efforts and CSTO's efforts, shared our assessments, the decisions taken by Armenia's authorities," said the Spokesperson of the Russian Foreign Ministry.
