Putin hopes that  Russia and Armenia will maintain their commitment  to strengthening relations

ArmInfo.Russian President Vladimir Putin expressed hope that, regardless of the outcome of the upcoming  parliamentary elections in Armenia, the commitment to strengthening bilateral relations will remain. He made this statement  during a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to TASS.

"I've always told you this, and I want to emphasize it again. I want  to express hope that, regardless of the outcome of the elections in  Armenia, our shared commitment to building and strengthening Russian-  Armenian relations will continue," Putin said.

The Russian President emphasized that, no matter what happens, Russia  will always be guided by what is best for the Armenian people.

According to Pashinyan, the depth of Armenian-Russian relations  requires constant contacts at the highest level. "Our relations are  so rich that there is a need for frequent meetings; there is always  something to discuss at the highest level. Of course, our relations  with the Russian Federation are very deep, they are significant to  us," the Armenian prime minister said.  Meanwhile, Vladimir Putin  stated that Russia reacts calmly to the development of Armenia's  relations with the EU. However,  it is impossible to simultaneously  be part of the customs systems of both the Eurasian Economic Union  and the European Union. 

He expressed hope that the EU and the EAEU will cooperate in the  future. "Russia sells gas to Armenia at a much lower price than the  current price  in Europe," Putin stated. Russia and Armenia are  united by a common civilization, and Moscow is always satisfied with  what benefits the Armenian people, Putin stated.

"Armenia's relations with Russia will never be in question,"  Pashinyan stated. "Armenia knows that membership in the EAEU and the  EU is incompatible, but these processes have not yet reached the  point where a choice must be made," Pashinyan stated.