 Opposition MP: Russia warning Armenia of consequences March 4, 2024 - 14:19 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - Armenian opposition lawmaker Tigran Abrahamyan believes that Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has “indirectly made clear" to Yerevan that “lowering the bar of relations with Russia” will have consequences for Armenia. Abrahamyan’s remarks came after Lavrov declared that Russia hopes to receive a response from Armenia regarding the fulfillment of obligations and participation in joint integration structures, including the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). Before that, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said in an interview with France 24 that Armenia has frozen its participation in the Russian-led bloc. According to Abrahamyan, Lavrov’s statements could signal revisions of Russia’s policy towards Armenia from political, military cooperation to economic ties. “Russia is trying to understand whether this is just blackmail or Armenia's new course towards the EU,” the MP said.   Top stories The Armenian Defense Ministry has denied Azerbaijan's accusations of violating the ceasefire. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took to social media to thank his Lithuanian counterpart for the contribution. President of the Armenian parliament Alen Simonyan met with the Speaker of the Azerbaijani Milli Majlis Sahiba Gafarova. Achieving stable peace between Armenia and Azerbaijan remains a priority of the OSCE, said Ian Borg.   Partner news |  Latest news EU, EAEU are incompatible, Russia tells Armenia  The arrival of extra-regional players in Armenia “will have consequences,” Russian Deputy PM Alexei Overchuk has said.Armenia top European Youth Team Chess Championships after Round 4 The Armenian national team top the standings at the European Youth Team Chess Championships 2024 on the Greek island of Rhodes.GAIFF: Tarsem Singh to preside over Regional Competition jury Tarsem Singh is perhaps best known to Armenian audiences as the author behind Lady Gaga’s 911 music video, inspired by the aesthetics of Sergei Parajanov.ICRC reps visit Armenians held in Azerbaijan The staff of the International Committee of the Red Cross have visited Nagorno-Karabakh Armenians currently being held in Azerbaijan. |
