Armenia does not support Russia in war against Ukraine - PM
Photo: Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan (Getty Images)
Armenia has officially confirmed that it is not an ally of Russia in the war against Ukraine and continues to provide humanitarian support to Kyiv, states Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, according to Armenpress.
Armenia’s position on the war in Ukraine
During a government briefing, the head of the Armenian government emphasized the consistency of the country’s policy on the Ukrainian issue.
He noted that Yerevan provides humanitarian aid and distances itself from the Kremlin’s actions.
"I have already made statements on this topic. We have sent humanitarian aid to Ukraine, and I have said that we are not allies of Russia on the issue of Ukraine," Pashinyan stressed.
Principles of the peace process
The Armenian Prime Minister noted that the country relies on the Alma-Ata Declaration, which is fundamental for building relations with other states.
This document forms the basis for both the recognition of the territorial integrity of the former USSR republics and the current peace process with Azerbaijan.
"You know how important and fundamental the Alma-Ata Declaration is for us... And this is our principled position," he added.
Pashinyan poked fun at Putin
Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, during a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, boasted about the achievements of Armenian democracy. In particular, he emphasized that there are no political prisoners in his country and that social media remains completely free.
At the same time, discussions have begun in Yerevan about the possibility of severing strategic relations with Russia. The Speaker of the Armenian Parliament, Alen Simonyan, stated that the country could decide to withdraw from the CSTO and the EAEU if Moscow raises gas prices for the republic.
Such statements come amid preparations for decisive elections in Armenia, which may determine the country’s future — a final break from Kremlin influence or a return to the role of a Russian satellite state.
While Moscow is preparing a plan for a comeback of pro-Russian forces, Armenia’s current leadership finds itself facing a choice between real independence and the risk of an endless war.
