Greece backs Armenia's turn to the West and the EU.
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Greece, a member of NATO, wants to help Armenia develop closer relationships with Western countries like those in the European Union. They believe that this will make the Caucasus region, where Armenia is located, a more stable place.
Armenia has been close with Russia for a long time, especially in military and trade matters. Recently, there have been big problems because of fights with Azerbaijan that made many people leave their homes.
Armenia tried to become closer to the West by doing military exercises with the United States and by making promises to the European Union to make big changes in their country. Russia did not like this new friendship between Armenia and the West.
The leader of Greece met with the leader of Armenia and said Greece wants to help Armenia become more Western. This means Greece wants to help Armenia build a system that supports freedom and democracy.
The leader of Armenia is happy about the support from Greece and believes that the new relationship with the European Union is already helping. He thinks that soon, these positive changes will be easy for everyone to see.
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Which country wants to help Armenia develop closer relationships with Western countries?
Greece
Why does Greece believe that closer relationships with Western countries will make the Caucasus region more stable?
They believe it will make the region more stable.
What did Armenia do to become closer to the West, and how did Russia react to it?
Armenia did military exercises with the United States and made promises to the European Union. Russia did not like this new friendship between Armenia and the West.
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