Armenia Not Russia’s Ally on Ukraine, Pashinyan Says
Kyiv Post • • world
Key Points:
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia is not allied with Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict, highlighting a clear divergence from Moscow's stance.
- Pashinyan confirmed Armenia has provided humanitarian aid to Ukraine and maintains an independent foreign policy guided by its strategic interests, including regional peace efforts.
- The comments followed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Armenia for the European Political Community summit, amid criticism of Armenia's position.
- Armenia has distanced itself from Russia due to Moscow's perceived support for Azerbaijan in the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict and has frozen its participation in the Russia-led CSTO alliance since February 2024.
- In October 2023, Armenia ratified the Rome Statute establishing the International Criminal Court, a move further signaling its shift away from Russian influence.
