The Russian Federation was afraid that the West would leave Armenia with its "traditions"

The USA and the West want to completely reorient Armenia to a pro-Western course of development according to the schemes tested in Ukraine and Moldova. This was announced by the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) of the Russian Federation.

"In order to achieve the "high goal" of joining the so-called civilized community led by the USA, the Armenian people will have to pay by renouncing their own traditions and national social institutions. As well as stable trade and economic relations with its closest partners from the EAEU, which have ensured the dynamic growth of its economy in recent years, which meet the interests of Armenia. Thus, Washington is persistently pushing Armenia to national "suicide", - the SVR report notes.

Earlier, FSB Director Bortnikov stated that the West is trying to get Armenia out of the CSTO.

"In exchange for preferential supplies of weapons and security guarantees, the West is pushing the Armenian government to withdraw from the CSTO. This will put Yerevan even more dependent on NATO," Bortnikov said.

Let us remind you that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan noted that the CSTO "created threats to the country's sovereignty." According to him, the next step after the suspension of participation in the organization will be to leave it.

Последние новости
Drone alert declared across southern Russia this evening
News
Drone alert declared across southern Russia this evening
17 October 2026

On the evening of 17 October, a drone alert was declared again in several districts of Krasnodar Krai. The warning covered Anapa, Gelendzhik, Novorossiysk, Abinsky, Krymsky and Temryuksky districts. Earlier in the day, alerts had also been issued in Sochi, Tuapse municipal district and Mostovsky district.

Residents over 55 in Karachay-Cherkessia five times more likely to visit online learning websites
Society
Residents over 55 in Karachay-Cherkessia five times more likely to visit online learning websites
17 October 2026

In the third quarter of 2026, monthly internet traffic to educational websites in Karachay-Cherkessia was 1.3 times higher than in the first quarter. Among users aged over 55, the figure increased fivefold, according to a study by telecommunications operator MegaFon and the Skillbox educational group.

Reporters Without Borders condemns forced detention of Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief
Human rights
Reporters Without Borders condemns forced detention of Novaya Gazeta editor-in-chief
17 October 2026

Sergei Sokolov was taken to Russia’s Investigative Committee and held in the building for around three hours, despite having been officially summoned for questioning as a witness. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) described the incident as a new stage in the pressure on one of Russia’s last independent media outlets.

Shchukin: Over 3 Billion Rubles Paid to Flood Victims in Dagestan
Society
Shchukin: Over 3 Billion Rubles Paid to Flood Victims in Dagestan
16 October 2026

More than 3 billion rubles have been paid out to residents of Dagestan affected by spring floods. Fyodor Shchukin announced this on October 15 while speaking at a session of the republic’s People’s Assembly. On the same day, deputies elected him as the head of the region, following which he took the oath of office and assumed his duties.