Eric HacopianWhat could the next year bring for Armenia-Russia relations? In this episode of Insights, Eric Hacopian examines the growing points of tension between Yerevan and Moscow, from trade and energy to tourism, remittances, Russian military assets, mining and railways. He discusses the potential economic impact of further deterioration in relations and the scenarios Armenia could face, including higher gas prices and further disengagement from Russian-led structures.
Eric also talks about the controversy surrounding the September 27 commemoration of the 2020 war, including the absence of state officials at military cemeteries, the backlash over state television programming, and recent disputes surrounding the commemoration of Armenian military heroes.
