The Russian Security Council assessed the risks of the “Trump route” for Armenia

The implementation of the “Trump route” will allow the United States to deploy a contingent of private military companies, as well as intelligence infrastructure, on the territory of Armenia, believes Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council Alexei Shevtsov.

According to him, the established American-Armenian company will ensure security on the route, in which the US share will be 74%, and Armenia – 26%. Yerevan will carry out border and customs control.

“In reality, this may mean the entry of American PMCs into the territory of Armenia and the appearance in this country, literally a few hundred meters from the border with Iran, of American intelligence and, possibly, other infrastructure. This naturally calls into question the safety of the entire route and transportation along it,” Shevtsov said.

In addition, according to the Deputy Secretary of the Russian Security Council, it has already been precisely determined that all disputes regarding the “Trump route” will be resolved in accordance with the laws of the United States and the state of New York. In the future, this could mean that US officials will have the ability to "screen" shipments.

“Roughly speaking, refuse to provide your services in one case or another. This could be formalized, for example, as a “sanction” ban on American companies (including the route operator) to cooperate with one or another economic operator,” he explained.

The reliability of such a transport corridor, according to Shevtsov, looks dubious, especially considering the policies of the United States, including their recent attempts to “close” the Strait of Hormuz.