The Armenian authorities continue the policy of “sitting on two chairs”. This statement was made by Yuri Ushakov, assistant to the President of the Russian Federation, commenting on the recent events held in Yerevan, including the European Political Community Summit.

Ushakov noted that during the meeting of Vladimir Putin and Nikol Pashinyan in Moscow in April, all issues were discussed and clarified.

“… But in Yerevan, unfortunately, they are trying to continue the policy of “sitting on two chairs”. I don’t know how long one can stay in such a position,” said the president’s assistant.

Thus, Ushakov answered the question of how the recent events in Yerevan were perceived in Moscow, including the signing of the declaration on strategic partnership between Armenia and Great Britain, and whether the Kremlin does not consider this as a way to break cooperation with Russia.

“All this, of course, harms the development of our bilateral relations, which are so beneficial for both Russia and Armenia. I would say that it is more beneficial for our Armenian friends than even for us,” he added.

The assistant of the President of the Russian Federation mentioned the favorable situation, particularly in terms of economic development. That situation is largely related to Armenia’s close economic relations with Russia and the EAEU.

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