DISINFO: Armenia is controlled by the US, France and the EU
SUMMARY
Pashinyan's government has put Armenia's political management system fully at the disposal of the United States, the European Union, and France. Now, Yerevan makes political decisions only based on instructions and orders from the West. He does not take any action on any issue for which he cannot get permission from the West.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative presenting Armenia as a puppet state that is used by the West against Russia, underlying the idea that the Western path will lead to devastating consequences for Armenia. Read a similar case claiming that The West wants Armenia to lose its sovereignty.
The claim is part of an ongoing pro-Kremlin disinformation campaign against Armenia, amid the country's growing cooperation with the West.
Pro-Kremlin and other Russian state-controlled outlets promote the idea that Armenia and the Caucasus are exclusively within Russia's zone of geopolitical dominance, and Russia has cautioned Yerevan that the West is trying to drive a wedge between Armenia and Russia. Read a similar case claiming that the West wants to tear Armenia away from Russia.
Armenia became a frequent target of Kremlin propaganda for its closer political cooperation with the EU, military cooperation with several member states, deployment of the EU civilian mission in the territory of Armenia, and several other actions, like ratification of the Rome statute, and freezing membership in CSTO, etc. Pro-Kremlin media accusing Armenia of unfriendly moves, flirting with Western countries, and changing its geopolitical orientation.
Armenia has been a sovereign and independent state since 1991 when it proclaimed its independence from the former USSR. As a sovereign state, Armenia is free to decide its foreign policy and alliances.
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