Armenia’s Economy Minister Claims ‘Illegal’ Russian Actions

Economy Minister Artsvik Minasyan addresses an ARF Western US reception in June

YEREVAN (RFE/RL)””Russian customs and security officials frequently collect illegal payments from Armenian businesses exporting goods to Russia, Armenian Economy Minister Artsvik Minasian claimed on Friday.

Minasian said that the Russian and Armenian governments should jointly address “illegal actions that are often taken against Armenian carriers and citizens”