Russia Scolds Ally Armenia for Hosting Zelensky
The Moscow Times • • world
Key Points:
- Russia expressed strong disapproval of Armenia hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky for a European summit, labeling Zelensky a "terrorist" and criticizing Armenia for not opposing him.
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia is not an ally of Russia regarding the Ukraine conflict and announced he would skip Moscow’s Victory Day parade to focus on upcoming elections.
- Russia warned Armenia against deepening ties with the European Union, suggesting that closer cooperation could lead to negative political and economic consequences for Yerevan.
- Relations between Armenia and Russia have deteriorated, with Armenia suspending participation in the Russian-led CSTO military alliance and formally seeking EU membership, actions that have angered Moscow.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin cautioned Armenia that it cannot simultaneously be a member of both the EU and the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union.
