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Almost half of Armenians consider it beneficial to sever relations with the Russian Federation
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Almost half of Armenians consider it beneficial to sever relations with the Russian Federation
4 March 2024

36.5% of Armenian citizens surveyed believe that the severance of relations with the Russian Federation is entirely based on the interests of the country. Another 13.2% think that this is beneficial for Armenia. This was stated by the director of the GALLUP International association office in Yerevan, Aram Navasardyan.

Armenia did not respond to Moscow’s rhetoric about the collapse of relations between the countries
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Armenia did not respond to Moscow’s rhetoric about the collapse of relations between the countries
4 March 2024

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov announced the collapse of Russian-Armenian relations and warned that Moscow could “reconsider a lot” and take “practical steps” in response to Yerevan’s friendship with “the enemies of Russia.”

Armenian authorities announced the replacement of Russia as a weapons supplier
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Armenian authorities announced the replacement of Russia as a weapons supplier
2 March 2024

In 2020, 96% of Armenia’s military-technical cooperation was with the Russian Federation. Since 2021, Armenia has signed many billion-dollar agreements with various countries. Russia's share in the total volume decreased to 10%. This was stated by the country's Security Council Secretary Armen Grigoryan.

The government and Church of Georgia condemned President Zurabishvili for criticizing the “pro-Russian” Patriarch
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The government and Church of Georgia condemned President Zurabishvili for criticizing the “pro-Russian” Patriarch
1 March 2024

Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili was subjected to massive criticism from the Patriarchate and the country's authorities. During a speech in London, she stated that the situation in the Georgian Orthodox Church is complex and one of the main reasons for this is the weakness of the Patriarch.

The Armenian authorities said that the country was forced to join the Union State of the Russian Federation and Belarus
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The Armenian authorities said that the country was forced to join the Union State of the Russian Federation and Belarus
1 March 2024

They tried to force Armenia to join the Union State. This was stated by the Speaker of the Parliament of the Republic Alen Simonyan.

Japan imposed sanctions against a number of leaders of Chechnya
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Japan imposed sanctions against a number of leaders of Chechnya
1 March 2024

The Japanese government has imposed sanctions against 12 Russian individuals and 36 organizations. They included the Kalashnikov and Almaz-Antey concerns, the United Shipbuilding Corporation (USC) and the Tinkoff Bank.

Armenia has expressed its desire to become a candidate for accession to the European Union
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Armenia has expressed its desire to become a candidate for accession to the European Union
29 February 2024

Armenia will move in the direction that will provide it with maximum security. The country is ready to deepen relations with the European Union and become a candidate for membership in it. This was announced by the speaker of the parliament of the republic Alen Simonyan.

The European Parliament called for sanctions against Azerbaijan
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The European Parliament called for sanctions against Azerbaijan
29 February 2024

The European Parliament adopted two resolutions on foreign policy and security. He called on the European Union to impose sanctions against Azerbaijan and suspend purchases of Azerbaijani oil and gas.

Nikol Pashinyan threatened to leave the CSTO
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Nikol Pashinyan threatened to leave the CSTO
29 February 2024

Instead of fulfilling its security obligations towards Armenia, the CSTO is creating problems. This was stated by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.

Moscow expressed dissatisfaction with the statements of the Armenian leadership
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Moscow expressed dissatisfaction with the statements of the Armenian leadership
28 February 2024

Moscow categorically does not accept the reproaches of the Armenian authorities for the CSTO’s failure to fulfill its mandate and obligations towards Yerevan. This was announced by the official representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.