Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk stated in an interview with Vedomosti that Armenia's rapprochement with the European Union already damages the country's economy.
He offered the citizens of Armenia to imagine how the EU's choice will affect their lives.
1. The closing of direct air communication with Russia, which will make the relatives visit and reduce the flow of tourists from Russia.
2. Cargo will have to rearrange the loads on the border. Armenian trucks will come to the Upper Lars, the cargo will be shared and will return to Armenia.
3. Facilitation of imports from third countries will compete for local producers and will force EEU to strengthen control over the border, which will complicate the export of Armenian goods to Russia.
Overchuk stressed that Russia will respect the choice of the people of Armenia. "However, rapprochement with the EU will inevitably lead to a complete breakthrough between Russia and Armenia. "Do Armenians want it?" It's a question they have to answer, "he said.
