“European Expert Calls for New Stage of EU-Armenia Cooperation: Breaking Free from Forced Choice between Moscow and Brussels”

The EU-Armenia cooperation may progress to a new level, shaping relations between Armenia and Russia. Alexandr Rar, an Eastern Partnership and Energy expert, highlights the mistake of forcing Armenia to choose between Moscow and Brussels. If a better solution is found, Armenia can balance and benefit from both sides, promoting development. Recognizing Russia’s assistance comes with military obligations, Armenia’s leadership must understand this aid weakens rivals like Russia and China in the Eurasian and EU regions.