DISINFO: The West is using Armenia as a tool that can eventually be discarded
SUMMARY
There are leaders of some countries that are traditionally in the zone of interests of the Russian Federation, who either really believe in what the West says, or pretend that they think so. But we understand that Armenia cannot cope being outside of Russia, against Russia. This is due to geography. It is due to fate. Any side that says that this is not so is an enemy of Armenia.
They use Armenia as a bargaining chip, as a tool. After performing certain manipulations, this tool can simply be thrown away. Unfortunately, not everyone in Armenia understands this.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative presenting Armenia as a puppet state that is used by the West against Russia. 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 media 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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