Russia does not view Armenia as an equal partner, but as a state dependent on it, and one day it would have applied such restrictions for its own interests, based on various political games. As a result, Armenia’s farmers and businesses are suffering. Former Human Rights Defender of Armenia Arman Tatoyan, who is the chairman and prime ministerial candidate of the Wings of Unity party in the parliamentary election on June 7, stated this during a Facebook live stream, and referring to the recent Russian restrictions imposed on Armenia’s agricultural products.

“You are in power for eight years and are unable to resolve these issues, will you still increase your state’s dependence on Russia?” Tatoyan asked, addressing Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan.

Also, he noted long- and short-term solutions to the problem: to reduce Armenia’s dependence on Russia and any country in general, and to use alternative markets as a short-term option.

"There is a need to organize refrigeration farms [in Armenia] at the state level without leaving the costs on people. In addition, there is a need to try to find domestic markets, talk to businessmen. About a million people in Armenia are engaged in agriculture. Can you imagine the situation in our country? What do villagers and businessmen have to do with your political games?" noted Arman Tatoyan.

The candidate for prime minister of the Wings of Unity party assured that having received the vote of confidence of citizens, he and his professional team will bring justice to solve the problems of people in Armenia engaged in agriculture and export.