Putin comments on Armenia`s absence from  CSTO summit in Bishkek

ArmInfo. Russian President Vladimir Putin commented on Armenia's absence from the CSTO summit in Bishkek, noting Yerevan's stance on participation in the military bloc's work. "We are aware of Armenia's position on the CSTO. As our Armenian colleagues tell us: " We support all decisions  made by the CSTO, we consider ourselves members of the CSTO, but at this phase we refrain from participating in the organization's  meetings," Putin stated to reporters  after the CSTO meeting. He added it is the Armenian side's choice.

According to Putin, if the Armenian side considers it possible to  work this way for now, that's fine. "We agree.  Russia, as a state  that currently leads the CSTO, of course will be in constant contact  with them as members of this organization, and, of course, will   develop and coordinate with them decisions we prepare for each  priority," the Russian leader concluded.