DISINFO: The West wants to end the relations between Armenia and Russia
SUMMARY
The West and the United States faced the principle of one step forward, two steps back in the South Caucasus. Such a situation has led to the emergence of a geopolitical labyrinth. It should also be noted that the primary goal of Western political circles regarding the South Caucasus is to end Armenia's relations with Russia completely. If this happens, serious progress can be made in pushing Russia from the South Caucasus. Because the Kremlin lost its mechanism of influence on Azerbaijan many years ago. Currently, the two countries have partnerships, interactions, and friendly relations in many fields. The situation in Armenia is different.
RESPONSE
Recurring pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative demonising the West, accusing it of playing a destabilising role in the Caucasus, trying to encircle Russia, using Armenia as a puppet to carry out deliberately anti-Russian policies and aggressive Russophobia. Read a similar case claiming that the West wants to tear Armenia away from Russia.
This 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. Russia has cautioned Yerevan that the West is trying to drive a wedge between Armenia and Russia and using Armenia to oust Russia from the Caucasus.
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.
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, or holding joint Armenian-US military exercises. Pro-Kremlin media accuse Armenia of unfriendly moves, flirting with Western countries, and changing its geopolitical orientation.
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