Armenian PM Seeks Shift From Russia After Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

Armenian PM signals shift away from Russia after conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh
Says current security alliances like CSTO are "ineffective" in protecting Armenia
Wants to join International Criminal Court, which has warrant out for Putin
Move threatens to anger Russia, Armenia's main ally
PM says need to transform security instruments, calls to "respect our sovereignty"

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