Armenian-Russian relations continue to develop dynamically, even  amidst new geopolitical realities

ArmInfo. In my opinion, Armenian-Russian relations are developing dynamically even in the new realities in our  region, now that peace has finally been established between Armenia and Azerbaijan, as stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the Kremlin.

"I think this has a positive impact on our relations with the Russian  Federation.  Since our independence, for the first time, we have a  railway connection with the Russian Federation. We import goods from  Russia via Azerbaijan by rail. I hope we will also export in the near  future. This, of course, strengthens our traditional economic ties,  and it strengthens our ties within the Eurasian Economic Union," he  said.  Regarding the European Union, Pashinyan said, "Of course, we  know that membership in the two associations is fundamentally  incompatible, but what we're doing and the agenda we have are, at  least for now, compatible. That's a fact. And as long as there's an  opportunity to combine these agendas, we will.  And when the  processes develop to the point where a decision needs to be made."

According to Pashinyan, the Armenian side is working very closely  with the Russian side to develop cooperation in new technologies,  including energy and solar energy. "You know that we are also  discussing the construction of a new nuclear power plant with the  Russian Federation. However, we are completely transparent on these  issues, as we don't hide the fact that we are discussing these  matters not only with our Russian partners but also with other  partners, because we are looking for the most advantageous offer for  Armenia," Pashinyan said. 

"Last August, when I returned from Washington and called you, I said  that what happened in Washington also opens up new opportunities for  our relations. And now this is a fact; I've already mentioned the  railway connection between Russia and Armenia. We've been working on  this issue for decades, but unfortunately, we've never been able to  reach such a decision," Pashinyan noted.