ArmInfo. The Armenian-Russian military cooperation is the security cage of Armenia. In Yerevan on June 24 at a round table "International military cooperation of the Republic of Armenia in terms of its military security" Head of the "Integration and Development", research and analytical public organization, coordinator of the Eurasian expert club Aram Safaryan stated this.
"The presence of the 102nd Russian military base on the territory of the Republic of Armenia is a major argument for ensuring security, independence and resilience of Armenia. Regardless of the number of soldiers there, the main thing is that the Russian flag is raised," the expert said, adding that -Russian cooperation is complementary, but not replaceable.
At the same time, the expert pointed out serious differences in the positions of the Armenian youth and the older generation on the issue of Armenian-Russian cooperation over the past 5-6 years. "Interpretation of relations between Armenia and Russia among young people has seriously changed. If we conduct a survey today, then among young people, opinions on cooperation with the Russian Federation and the West will be equally divided, while citizens after 45 years more advocate for the development and strengthening of Armenian-Russian cooperation and Eurasian integration. Indicators exceed 70% ", Safaryan said, and urged to work closely with young people to promote the interests of Russian-Armenian cooperation and prevent a split in public opinion.