The format of military-political and economic union with Russia is convenient for ensuring the multi-level security of Armenia given the current regional and global threats, Dmitry Polikanov, Vice President of the Russia-based PIR Center for International Studies, said at an online press conference when replying to ArmInfo's question.
"Armenia has always been an example of balanced policy. It has always found solutions in the relations with Russia and the West, following its national interests. It is clear that the accession to the Eurasian Economic Union is a logical step, which has arisen from the CSTO membership and long-term allied relations with Moscow", he said.
Polikanov is convinced that Yerevan will take no steps by Moscow's instruction as a result of Armenia's accession to the EAEU. In this light, he pointed at the EAEU experience, which demonstrates that both Belarus and Kazakhstan have a lot of possibilities and levers to promote an interesting agenda. "I suppose Armenia will also have new opportunities to ensure its security - both economic and military", said Polikanov.