The expansion of the Russian consular presence in the
\npost-Soviet territory, in particular, is the line that Russia is pursuing now.
\nRussian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopirkin said this on Sputnik Armenia,
\ncommenting on the preparatory work being done in the run-up to the opening of
\nthe Russian consulate general in Kapan.
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“I visit Syunik quite often; I love that province. This
\ntime, my visit was not a usual one, considering the tragic situation that has
\ndeveloped on account of the displacement of the Armenians of Nagorno-Karabakh.
\nWe perceive their pain as our own, as the ties between us are close and
\nlong-standing. Thus, Russia has always perceived the difficulties facing the
\nArmenian people as something of its own,” the diplomat noted.
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As the ambassador said, Nikol Pashinyan laid the blame for
\nthe depopulation of Artsakh on the Russian peacekeepers and the U.N. Looking at
\nthe economic relations between the two countries will be enough: the annual
\ntrade turnover between Armenia and Russia reached $5 billion last year and is
\ngrowing rather rapidly this year. It has already exceeded $4 billion during the
\nfirst eight months of the year.
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According to Kopirkin, the authors of the conflicting
\nstatements about the relations between Armenia and Russia should provide
\nexplanations in order not to give rise to misunderstanding. The diplomat says
\nthis is an issue of major importance to our countries and peoples. Therefore,
\nwe need clarity.
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“For Russia, the South Caucasus is part of its spacious
\nhouse, as a lot depends on it and this is a region of vital importance to us.
\nOf course, Russia has its own interests and is going to advance them. I am
\nfully convinced that one of the major interests of Russia is that peace reigns
\nin the region so that the situation does not escalate here, and favorable
\nconditions are created for a stable and economically productive life,”
\nKopirkin concluded.
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