Russian Embassy Counselor on EU Integration: We do not want Armenia  to be drawn into destructive processes

ArmInfo.Russia does not see itself as part of European integration and would not like its allies, especially Armenia, to be drawn into these destructive  processes.  Dmitry Litskai, Minister-Counselor of the Russian Embassy in Armenia, made this statement during the annual competition of  student works titled "Armenia in  the EAEU. Prospects of the Republic of  Armenia's Participation in Eurasian Economic Union in Modern  Conditions," held at the Russian-Armenian University (RAU).

In this regard, he noted that issues concerning the choice between  Eurasian and European integration are currently being actively  discussed in Armenia. The embassy counselor highlighted the  importance of this choice in determining the country's future  development. In this context, he emphasized that, from their  perspective, it is essential to preserve the achievements made within  the EAEU.

"This union was not born by chance, and to date, it has proven its  sustainability and effectiveness. The EAEU is a community of equal  partners striving to develop the economy, implement joint projects,  and improve transportation links. All of this is accomplished on the  basis of consensus, respect for each other's interests, and the  search for mutually beneficial solutions in today's turbulent world,  where economic and political processes are closely intertwined,"  Litskai emphasized.

He also added that the European Union is increasingly becoming an  organization whose goals may conflict with the interests of its  members. "Therefore, we do not see ourselves as part of this  integration, and we would not want our allies, especially Armenia, to  be drawn into destructive processes," the Russian Embassy adviser  noted.

He expressed hope that the students' works submitted to the  competition would be useful for public discourse and contribute to  Armenia's understanding of the benefits of participating in Eurasian  processes.