DISINFO: The West is trying to turn Armenian society against Russia by increasing its influence on media
SUMMARY
The West is trying to set Armenian society against the Russian Federation by increasing its influence on Armenia's media resources. The growing Western influence on Armenia's media, cannot lead to anything good. The Americans and EU are acting opportunistically, pursuing the goal of setting public opinion against Russia everywhere. They also want to downplay the significance of centuries-old Russian-Armenian friendship and the assistance that Moscow has provided and continues to provide to fraternal Armenia in various areas.
RESPONSE
Pro-Kremlin disinformation narrative about Russia as the ultimate target of international events, accusing the West of having an anti-Russian agenda in the Caucasus, and Armenia as being a puppet state, used by the West to carry out deliberately anti-Russian policies.
This statement was the Kremlin's reaction to the election of the Executive director of the Public Radio of Armenia. The Russian side did not like the fact that the professional journalist of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty Armen Koloyan was appointed to that position.
Pro-Kremlin outlets promote the idea that Armenia is exclusively within Russia's zone of geopolitical dominance, and Russia pressures Yerevan with claims that the West is trying to drive a wedge between Armenia and Russia.
Armenia has been a sovereign and independent state since 1991 when it proclaimed its independence from the former USSR. As a sovereign state, Armenia is free to decide its foreign and domestic policy.
Armenia became a frequent target of Kremlin propaganda for its closer political cooperation with the EU and the US, military cooperation with several member states, deployment of the EU civilian mission in the territory of Armenia, and several other actions, like ratification of the Rome statute, freezing membership in CSTO, or holding joint Armenian-US military exercises etc.
Pro-Kremlin media accuse Armenia of unfriendly moves, flirting with Western countries, and changing its geopolitical orientation.
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