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Armenia stated that “at the moment” it is not leaving the CSTO and is not withdrawing the Russian military contingent
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Armenia stated that “at the moment” it is not leaving the CSTO and is not withdrawing the Russian military contingent
23 November 2023

On Armenia’s agenda “at the moment” there is no question of leaving the CSTO and the withdrawal of the Russian military base from the country. However, there are disagreements between Yerevan and Moscow, said Deputy Foreign Minister of the Republic Mnatsakan Safaryan.

Armenia refused to participate in the CSTO meeting even at the deputy minister level
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Armenia refused to participate in the CSTO meeting even at the deputy minister level
22 November 2023

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Armenia Mirzoyan and the head of the country's Ministry of Defense Papikyan will not take part in the meetings within the CSTO in Minsk on November 22. Speaker of Parliament Simonyan made a similar decision.

Azerbaijan sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
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Azerbaijan sent another batch of humanitarian aid to Ukraine
22 November 2023

Azerbaijan transferred the second part of humanitarian aid to Ukraine, which includes electrical equipment. A convoy of 23 trucks with kilometer-long electrical cables and 18 transformers was sent from Sumgayit.

Armenia refused to support the CSTO
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Armenia refused to support the CSTO
21 November 2023

The Armenian side asked not to consider one of the planned documents at the upcoming session of the Collective Security Council of the CSTO states in Minsk. We are talking about draft decisions to provide assistance to Yerevan.

Regions of the North Caucasus are collecting aid to Palestine and announced the possibility of accepting refugees
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Regions of the North Caucasus are collecting aid to Palestine and announced the possibility of accepting refugees
21 November 2023

The day before, the heads of Dagestan, Ingushetia and Chechnya announced their readiness to accept refugees from Palestine. In Dagestan, they noted that the region is primarily waiting for women and children. Chechnya, in turn, reported that it was ready to accept 250 people.

Pashinyan said that Azerbaijan’s actions look like an attempt to prepare for a new war against Armenia
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Pashinyan said that Azerbaijan’s actions look like an attempt to prepare for a new war against Armenia
18 November 2023

Some steps by Azerbaijan create the impression that the country is preparing for new military operations against Armenia. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this at a session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly in Yerevan.

The President of Georgia called cohesion with Europe a defense against Russian aggression
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The President of Georgia called cohesion with Europe a defense against Russian aggression
18 November 2023

The best defense against Russian aggression is Georgia’s solidarity with the European Union and the country’s presence within the European community. Georgian President Salome Zurabishvili stated this in an interview with France24 English.

The Georgian authorities held Ukraine responsible for the rescue of its citizens from Russian captivity
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The Georgian authorities held Ukraine responsible for the rescue of its citizens from Russian captivity
16 November 2023

The Georgian Foreign Ministry stated that it will use available mechanisms to free the country’s citizens who fought for Ukraine and were captured by Russia. Thus, the International Organization of the Red Cross and the Swiss Confederation will be involved as a mediator between Georgia and the Russian Federation.

The Kremlin criticized Armenia for rapprochement with the West
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The Kremlin criticized Armenia for rapprochement with the West
16 November 2023

Armenia is trying to sit on two chairs and is taking steps that ignore the interests of Russia. This was stated by the representative of the Russian Foreign Ministry Zakharova.

Pashinyan hinted that the pro-Russian CSTO does not ensure the security of Armenia
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Pashinyan hinted that the pro-Russian CSTO does not ensure the security of Armenia
15 November 2023

The CSTO has not responded to numerous statements about threats to the security of Armenia. Now Yerevan is diversifying its security relations, looking for new partners, new arms suppliers. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this in the country's parliament.