Armenia Joins International Criminal Court, Straining Ties with Russia

Armenia's parliament voted Tuesday to join the International Criminal Court, further straining ties with Russia.
The ICC issued an arrest warrant for Putin over Ukraine, so member states must arrest him if he visits.
Armenia argues the move is not against Russia, but due to Azerbaijan's aggression.
Russia brokered a 2020 deal for Armenia to cede territory to Azerbaijan after a war.
Russia sees Armenia's ICC membership as a hostile, pro-West move that damages relations.

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