Armenian Leader Seeks Greater Independence Amid Regional Tensions

Pashinyan said Russia can no longer guarantee Armenia's security due to war in Ukraine
He criticized Russian peacekeepers for failing to prevent Azerbaijan from sealing off Lachin Corridor
Armenia plans to ratify ICC Rome Statute, implying Putin could be arrested if visiting
Moscow aims not to alienate Azerbaijan and Turkey at expense of Armenia
Pashinyan wants Armenia to reduce dependence on other nations and not become a proxy state

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Posted 9/13/2023, 6:27:00 PM

Armenian Leader Seeks Greater Independence Amid Regional Tensions

Pashinyan said Russia can no longer guarantee Armenia's security due to war in Ukraine
He criticized Russian peacekeepers for failing to prevent Azerbaijan from sealing off Lachin Corridor
Armenia plans to ratify ICC Rome Statute, implying Putin could be arrested if visiting
Moscow aims not to alienate Azerbaijan and Turkey at expense of Armenia
Pashinyan wants Armenia to reduce dependence on other nations and not become a proxy state

yahoo.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/9/2023

Zelensky Warns of Nuclear Threats from Weakened Putin, But Urges West Not to Panic

9/13/2023

Armenia seeks new security guarantees as Russia alliance unravels

9/17/2023

Armenia Turns Westward After Feeling Betrayed by Russia's Failure to Defend It Against Azerbaijan

9/17/2023

Finnish President Warns Europe Against Complacency on Nuclear Risks with Russia

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Armenian PM Criticizes Security Ties Amid Azerbaijan Gains in Nagorno-Karabakh