ArmInfo. "I hope that the administrations of Trump and Putin will show sufficient composure to prevent the outbreak of World War III", Deputy Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, press secretary of the ruling Republican Party Eduard Sharmazanov told ArmInfo correspondent, referring to the bombing of the Syrian military positions near Damascus by the United forces of the USA, France and Great Britain.
At the same time, he stressed that in the current situation Armenia should be especially vigilant and closely follow the developments, since only 300-400 km from the Middle East region to the borders of Armenia in a straight line. In addition, the vice-speaker reminded, in the Middle Eastern countries there are large Armenian communities.
"Well, importantly, Russia is our closest ally, and everything that happens to it can not but excite Armenia. In the current circumstances, we must continue to fulfill our allied commitments with even greater commitment, while not forgetting our national and state interests, "he concluded.
On the night of April 14, the combined forces of the United States, France and the United Kingdom launched missile strikes against Syria's military positions near Damascus.