MOSCOW. – Armenia is the last unappreciated partner for Russia among the post Soviet states, Russian MP Vyacheslav Nikonov said commenting on the distinctiveness of Armenian-Russian relations in the Caucasus.

“Armenia is the key partner for Russia in the Caucasus, as it is a member of the CIS, EurAsEC, and CSTO. Armenia is also supporter of bilateral close integration as well as Russia’s full international programs. Armenia is the last unappreciated partner of Russia among the post Soviet states.

There are no signs that Armenia’s incumbent President Serzh Sargsyan will shift his current relations between our states. He is a consistent supporter of developing relations with Russia. However, Armenia’s membership in the Common Economic Space and the Customs Union is extremely difficult as there are no common borders between Armenia and Russia,” he said.