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    RIA Novosti, Russia
    Oct 1 2005

    The CIS and Baltic press on Russia

    ARMENIA

    If Yerevan wants to be independent of Russia, it should integrate
    with Europe. This opinion was expressed by Armenian experts in the
    local press. "We must develop bilateral relations with Russia with a
    prospect of becoming a member of the united European family rather
    than a Russia-Belarus-Armenia threesome." (Aravot, September 21)

    Experts believe that blunders of Russian politicians in the South
    Caucasus in the context of U.S. vigorous policy will soon oust Russia
    from the region altogether. "If we compare the unprecedented increase
    in the U.S. current spending with Russia's astronomical revenues from
    skyrocketing oil prices, we will have to dismiss at once any talk
    about Russia's inability to compete. Moreover, the South Caucasus is
    directly adjacent to Russia, and it should invest there much more
    than any other country, if it really wants to increase its role in
    this region. In the meantime, all Russia is doing there is buying
    energy installations in a bid for monopoly." (Hayots Ashkar,
    September 23)

    Another theme of discussion is the adverse aftermath for Armenia of
    Russia's potential entry into the WTO. "After joining the WTO Russia
    will have to respect the rules of that organization and pursue its
    common price policy. As a result, the price of Russian commodities
    will approach the price level of exports both in the CIS, and inside
    Russia itself. The resulting spiral in prices on energy carriers in
    Armenia will sharply increase the costs of all Armenian goods, making
    them absolutely uncompetitive." (Aikanan Zhamanak, September 21)
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