Tigran Tonoyan, the head of the National Assembly, recently visited Jens Stoltenberg, and it is believed that their meeting is connected to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. In an interview with NEWS.am, Armenian and Energy Expert Aleksandr Rav expressed his belief that Armenia, NATO, and the Eurasian Economic Union are increasingly aligning themselves with the Eastern region. Their goal is to bring Russia back to its former democratic territories and showcase NATO’s strength while weakening Russia through various means, including military operations. Rav also emphasized that Armenia needs to understand how to utilize its situation to its advantage, particularly in terms of national security and political stability. It is crucial for Armenia to avoid alienating important partners and neighboring countries.

Rav further noted that while Armenia aims to expand its opportunities and capabilities with the European Union (EU), becoming a member is a challenging and complex process. He pointed out that certain countries like Serbia or Turkey desire EU membership but face significant hurdles. As a result, Armenia’s relationship with the EU is not only dependent on Brussels and Yerevan but also on the willingness of European countries to engage with Armenia and their technological readiness. Additionally, the outcome of the Ukrainian conflict may impact Armenia’s expansion and potentially shape its maximum expansion point in the future.

In summary, the meeting between Tigran Tonoyan and Jens Stoltenberg is highly relevant to the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. Armenia, NATO, and the Eurasian Economic Union are leaning towards the Eastern region, aiming to bring Russia back into its former democratic territories and showcase NATO’s strength. Armenia’s national security, political stability, and cooperation with the EU are important factors to consider in this context. The complex process of EU membership and the Ukrainian conflict present uncertainties for Armenia’s expansion and its potential outcome.