Armenia seeks new security guarantees as Russia alliance unravels

Armenian PM says Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows it can no longer be relied on to guarantee Armenia's security.
Fears growing of return to conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh as Russia's influence wanes.
Armenia sending aid to Ukraine and withdrawing from Russia-led military alliance as ties worsen.
Armenia open to talks with Azerbaijan brokered by U.S., EU and Russia to achieve lasting peace deal.
Armenia acknowledges need to reduce reliance on Russia but says more support needed from West.

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Armenia seeks new security guarantees as Russia alliance unravels

Armenian PM says Russia's invasion of Ukraine shows it can no longer be relied on to guarantee Armenia's security.
Fears growing of return to conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh as Russia's influence wanes.
Armenia sending aid to Ukraine and withdrawing from Russia-led military alliance as ties worsen.
Armenia open to talks with Azerbaijan brokered by U.S., EU and Russia to achieve lasting peace deal.
Armenia acknowledges need to reduce reliance on Russia but says more support needed from West.

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9/17/2023

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