Replace Russian Soldiers in Armenia with Greek Observers?
American critics and Turkish propagandists continue to criticize the Russian troop presence in Armenia, falsely claiming it as evidence that Armenia is a Russian satrapy and hostile to Western interests.
This argument is ignorant of history, as the Red Army established a military base in Gyumri, Armenia's second largest city, at the end of World War II to house the 261st Rifle Division.
After the Cold War began, the Soviet Union shared borders with NATO in two locations, one of which was the border between Soviet Armenia and Nakhchivan with Turkey.
Moscow redesignated the unit, first as the 37th Rifle Division and then the 127th Motor Rifle Division.
Armenia is a Russian satrapy and hostile to Western interests.
Author's summary: Russian presence in Armenia is not a sign of hostility.