We will forgive our Armenian brothers, says Russian expert

Ex-senator of Russia’s Federation Council, Franz Klintsevich, commented to Alpha News on the difficulties in Armenian-Russian relations.

“For us, Armenia was and is a member of the CSTO. What the Armenian authorities demonstrate by ignoring the meetings, playing games with the Americans—who, by and large, directly give the command to move away [from the cooperation within the CSTO]—ratifying the ICC, under which they want to convict Putin, is incorrect. It is wrong and erroneous within the framework of our historical ties.

Well, play with the Americans. The Ukrainians did. I can say how it will end for Ukraine: the complete destruction of state sovereignty, industry, and government structure, and the complete impoverishment of the country. No one will allow the creation of a battlefield for the destruction of Russia on the territory of Ukraine. This has been said a thousand times, but no one understands.

I personally don’t understand what Armenia is doing. Perhaps the political leadership takes different positions. But again, to have it both ways, try to be a member of the CSTO and blame the CSTO for some violations while doing such contradictory actions… Well, again, for any sane person or politician, this is incomprehensible.

My friends, would you like to try American pie? Well, try it. You’ll come back anyway. Russia is a good country. People are very smart and intelligent. And, of course, we will forgive our Armenian brothers,” Klintsevich said.