April 22, 2009 - 20:14 AMT
Moscow is concerned over Armenia's participation in NATO military trainings in Georgia
Russia is concerned over Armenia's participation in NATO military trainings in Georgia, especially, considering the anti-Russian nature of trainings planned, RF MP Semen Baghdasarov said at TV space bridge entitled "Armenia-Turkey: Progress in bilateral relations or geopolitical games of world powers?". "As CSTO member, and military and strategic partner of Russia, Armenia has to refuse from participating in these trainings, like a number of other post soviet countries did," RF MP noted.
According to him, Armenia has to remember that the West has never supported Armenian people's interests. "A search for new allies is in process in Armenia, and Russia is upset over the fact. I believe Moscow has to review its policy towards CIS countries," Semen Bagdasarov stated. He also added that USA and Turkey will never become friends to Armenia, and by losing Russia, Armenia may find itself in a difficult situation.