Russian State Duma Vice Speaker: There are forces  trying to disrupt  and pull apart  historical ties between Armenia and Russia 

ArmInfo.  The Vice Speaker of the State Duma of the Russian Federation, Boris Chernyshov, believes that there are forces that are trying to disrupt and pull apart the  long-standing historical ties between Armenia and Russia.

On April 10, during a conversation with journalists at the "Eurasia -  Territory of Traditional Values!" forum, the deputy touched upon  Armenian-Russian relations  and emphasized that Russia is not losing  influence in Armenia, since it has never sought to exert control over  the country.  "Russia is not losing influence in Armenia and has  never sought to influence Armenia. This idea is baseless. We do not  seek to control our friends, we want our friends to prosper and  thrive,  we want to support them. We support Armenia in its quest for  freedom, independence and sovereignty. But there are forces that do  not need a sovereign Armenia and do not want true independence. They  are trying to disrupt and pull apart the historical ties connect  Armenia and Russia," he noted. In this vein, he suggested looking at  what is happening with the Russian language and the celebration of  Victory Day, when attempts are being made to reshape history. "My  great-grandfather fought alongside soldiers from Armenia, Azerbaijan  and Kyrgyzstan. They fought in the same trench and, regardless of  nationality, fought for the Soviet Union and the future of their  children, and this was true freedom. Therefore, let's not add fuel to  the fire  on one hand, and on the other hand let's not bring grist to  the mill of our opponents. They can do whatever they want, and  relations between peoples will develop and strengthen, as evidenced  by the attitude of our Armenian partners," Chernyshov said.