YEREVAN. – The visit of Russian president Vladimir Putin to Armenia can be considered as a move to support  joining Customs Union, Armenian political analyst said.

“It is clear that it was Russian president’s offer that made Armenia decide on joining Customs Union because of its own interests. There are countries having problems not with Armenia, but first of all with Russia. These are Belarus and Kazakhstan, and in this term Putin’s visit may be a political message,” Segey Minasyan noted.

He said the visit may take place in December, not earlier because of certain issues on Armenia-Russia relations that require explanations.

“On the other hand, the Armenian side that will continue its policy of complementarity, having the European direction as a priority, would not like to expect Putin’s visit before the Vilnius summit. The results of the summit are important for the Russian side as well and the timing of the visit is very logical,” he assured.

The Eastern Partnership summit will take place in Vilnius, Lithuania, on November 28-29.