Survey: Less Armenians view Russia as country's main friendJuly 6, 2020 - 15:06 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - The share of Armenians considering Russia the country's main friend has decreased from 83% in 2013 to 57% in 2020, according to a new study by the Caucasus Research Resource Center. The Caucasus Barometer report is the annual household survey about social economic issues and political attitudes conducted by CRRC. Data from Armenia for the recent edition of the study was compiled between February 21 and March 15, 2020. Asked which country is currently the main friend of Armenia, 4% of respondents said no one in 2013, and 17% gave the same response in 2020. Also, more people – 12% in 2020 against 5% in 2013 – consider France to be the main friend of Armenia. Read also: Survey: Armenians less inclined to leave country forever after revolution Top stories The EU does not intend to conduct military exercises with Armenia, Lead Spokesperson for EU Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Peter Stano says. Hikmet Hajiyev has said that there is no place for USAID operation in Azerbaijan any longer. A telephone conversation between Putin and Pashinyan before the CSTO summit is not planned, Peskov says. The United States believes there should be an international mission to provide transparency. Partner news | Meeting with U.S., EU not against third parties, says Armenia The meeting scheduled for April 5 is dedicated to strengthening of the Armenia-EU-US cooperation, Yerevan added. Ucom launches network modernization efforts in few regions of Armenia In particular, on March 28, the legacy Mobile Switching Subsystem will be replaced with a new one. Armenia to sing in 2nd semi-final of Eurovision The organizers of Eurovision 2024 have revealed the running order of the countries in the two semi-finals. U.S. encourages Armenia, Azerbaijan to “bridge differences” The United States encourages Armenia and Azerbaijan to reach a durable and lasting peace agreement. |