Gallup released the findings of its recent survey conducted in Armenia, focusing on the country’s issues with the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the procurement of weapons from France.

The sources of this survey, called “French Kiss,” presented the results. The survey was conducted by phone between February 26 and 28, a total of 1,100 people were surveyed, and the margin of error is 3 percent.

According to the survey findings, 35 percent of respondents attribute Armenia’s current situation to the actions of its authorities, 29.9 percent to foreign forces, and around 24 percent to conflicts unfolding globally.

Regarding the Armenian PM’s initiative to freeze CSTO membership, 23 percent of respondents deemed it definitely in line with Armenia's interests, while 13.9 percent considered it rather in line. Around 16 percent thought it was rather not in line, and over 42 percent believed it was not in line at all.

On the question of whether Armenia should stay in the CSTO or join NATO, more than 40 percent suggested the country should maintain neutrality and avoid any military alliance, while 28 percent expressed support for remaining in the CSTO.

Around 56 percent of respondents viewed the development of Armenia's military cooperation with France positively, with only 4.7 percent expressing negative views. Regarding preferences for purchasing weapons, 46 percent favored buying from France, followed by 21.9 percent from Russia, 15.9 percent from Iran, and smaller percentages from the US, India, and China.

When asked about the acceptability of the “price” if the EU demanded Armenia to exit the CSTO and Eurasian Economic Union for visa liberalization, 23.5 percent considered it acceptable, 19 percent rather acceptable, 15 percent rather unacceptable, and 32.9 percent unacceptable.