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Macron also said France had provided material support for Armenia during conflicts with Azerbaijan.

Topic: geopoliticsRegion: EuropeUpdated: i2 outletsSources: 3Spectrum: Center Only⏱ 2 min read
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Armenia turns 'towards Europe' as Macron highlights shift from Russia French President Emmanuel Macron said Armenia has chosen a path “towards Europe” during a visit to Yerevan on Monday, highlighting the country’s gradual shift away from Russia’s influence. The remarks came as European leaders gathered in Armenia for regional summits focused on security and cooperation with the EU.
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KEY FACTS
  • French President Emmanuel Macron said Armenia has chosen a path “towards Europe” during a visit to Yerevan on Monday, highlighting the country’s gradual shift away from Russia’s influence.
  • Armenia has been building ties with Europe for years, amid frustration in the country over Moscow's perceived failure to protect it during conflicts with neighbouring Azerbaijan.
  • "For decades, we had become somewhat accustomed to Armenia being, in a way, a satellite of Russia," Macron told members of Armenia's French community in the capital Yerevan.
HISTORICAL CONTEXT

This development falls within the broader context of Geopolitics activity in Europe. Current reporting indicates: Macron also said France had provided material support for Armenia during conflicts with Azerbaijan.

French President Emmanuel Macron said Armenia has chosen a path “towards Europe” during a visit to Yerevan on Monday, highlighting the country’s gradual shift away from Russia’s influence. Armenia has been building ties with Europe for years, amid frustration in the country over Moscow's perceived failure to protect it during conflicts with neighbouring Azerbaijan.

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