YEREVAN. – Not to work with Russia on defense means not to think about future, Armenian Defense Minister Seyran Ohanyan told reporters.

“Russia is a guarantor of our security, and this means much. Our ally supports us in a more global sense,” the Minister said.

The Armenian Minister noted that tension on the border and line of contact with Azerbaijan is pursuing an objective to solve several problems, both political and economic ones. Another goal is to hamper events dedicated to the centennial anniversary of the Armenian Genocide.