After the growth of tariffs for Russian gas pragmatic approaches substituted for empiric pro-Russian sentiments, Armenian NA Vice-Speaker Vahan Hovhannisyan said. In his words, "thoughtless steps in the Russian policy can result in growth of anti-Russian sentiments in Armenia.» The Vice-Speaker also underscored that Russia should not be jealous to the search for alternative communication and energy solutions by Armenia, which fit the Republic's national interests.