Yerevan (AFP) Sept 11, 2023 - The United States and Armenia opened military drills on Monday, the latest sign of Yerevan drifting from Moscow s orbit as Russia s invasion of Ukraine reshapes post-Soviet relations.
The exercises come amid mounting frustration in Armenia over what it sees as Russia s failure to act as a security guarantor amid mounting tensions with its historic rival Azerbaijan. "Exercise Eagle Partner s opening ceremony has kicked off," the US Army s Europe and Africa spokesperson told AFP. Armenia s defence ministry said the exercises aimed to "increase the level of interoperability" with US forces in international peacekeeping missions.
Yerevan (AFP) Sept 11, 2023 - Joint military drills between Armenian and US forces kicked off Monday, the latest sign the Caucasus country is drifting from Moscow s orbit, as Russia s invasion of Ukraine reshapes the post-Soviet space.
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