Political scientist and expert on inter-ethnic conflicts Evgeniy Mikhailov believes that Russia’s response to Armenia’s tariff on the Rome Statute of the International Criminal Court (ICC) should include not only diplomatic measures, but also “tough measures”. Otherwise, the Russian Federation risks getting “another Western outpost” nearby, he said. Tsargrad.tv.
Mikhailov thinks that the ratification of the Rome Statute shows that Armenia is committed to partnership with the USA and the EU and confirms its negative attitude towards Russia. He reminded that this step actually gives Russian officials the right to be arrested if they visit Armenia.
“I think the Russian Federation should take very tough measures; besides diplomatic measures, there are various other measures,” Erdogan said, adding that Armenian politicians were “following Ukraine’s path.” According to the political scientist, if this is not stopped, Russia will take with it “another Western outpost”.
Mikhailov also admitted that in the future Armenian authorities will decide to withdraw from CSTO and EurAsEC.
Political scientist Alexey Chadayev agrees with him; According to him, Armenia is showing its intention to “make new friends”.
Let us recall that yesterday the Armenian Parliament approved the Rome Statute of the ICC. In Russia, this was considered a “hostile step”, details – In the material “socialbites.ca”.
Previously in the Armenian Parliament statedThat the ratification of the Rome Statute was not directed against Russia.