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international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"Armenia's Freeze Threatens Putin's Military Alliance"

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia would suspend its membership in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a military alliance seen as Vladimir Putin's response to NATO. This move comes as a blow to Putin's leadership, with Armenia citing a lack of support from Russia during conflicts with neighboring Azerbaijan. The departure leaves the alliance with only five active member states and adds to the challenges faced by CSTO amid the Russia-Ukraine war.

via Newsweek|

#armenia #csto #international-relations

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Armenia's Defense Summit Snub Regretted by Kremlin

The Kremlin expressed regret over Armenia's decision to skip a summit of the Moscow-led security alliance, the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), amid strained relations between the two countries. Russia worries that Armenia may withdraw from the alliance altogether. Tensions have been high since Russian peacekeepers did not intervene in Azerbaijan's offensive against ethnic Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan criticized the traditional security alliance with Russia and called for new partners. This snub adds to the growing strain in bilateral relations, following Pashinyan's absence from a summit attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin in October.

via The Moscow Times|

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international-relations2 years ago•4 min saved

Russia's Credibility as a Peacekeeper Shattered in Nagorno-Karabakh Conflict

The recent violence in Nagorno-Karabakh has highlighted Russia's lack of credibility as a regional peacekeeper. Despite being a member of the Russia-led CSTO, Armenia did not seek military assistance from the alliance during the conflict. This decision reflects Armenia's disillusionment with the CSTO, as it was not supported by Russia during the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War in 2020 or the subsequent border clashes. Armenia has since shifted its foreign policy towards the United States and has shown a lack of trust in Russia's ability to maintain regional stability. Russia's actions in Ukraine have further damaged its reputation as a responsible peacekeeper, creating potential dangers for other CSTO member states.

via The Moscow Times|

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international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

Russia Confronts Armenian Ambassador for Ukraine Aid Commitment

Russia summons the Armenian ambassador and criticizes Armenia for distancing itself from Moscow by providing humanitarian aid to Ukraine, recalling its envoy to the CSTO defense pact, and planning joint military exercises with the US. The rift between Armenia and Russia has been growing, with Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan expressing dissatisfaction with Russia's lack of support in the conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. Armenia has also been accused of re-exporting restricted goods to Russia.

via POLITICO Europe|

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international-relations2 years ago•8 min saved

Crisis in CSTO and Putin's Pressure.

The Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Russia's equivalent of NATO, is facing new tensions and snubs from some of its member states following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Some member states have declined to offer support or have turned to the West, while others have criticized the effectiveness of the CSTO. Experts say the organization is showing cracks and may not be able to compete with NATO. The lack of CSTO response to conflicts has led some member states to rethink their membership.

via Business Insider|

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politics2 years ago•3 min saved

Armenia's Growing Resentment towards Russia.

Many in Armenia are expressing frustration with Russia, which they see as an unreliable partner that has not helped them during difficult times, particularly in the face of hostilities with Azerbaijan. The frustration has grown further after Azerbaijan blocked the sole land link between Karabakh and Armenia in mid-December. While some in Armenia are calling for the country to leave the Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) and join a Western bloc, others say that Armenia cannot afford to quit the CSTO. The future trajectory of Armenia is not clear, but the trust in Russia is at its historic low in Armenia.

via Yahoo News|

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politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Armenian PM voices concerns over Russia-led security agreement.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has criticized the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a Moscow-dominated security alliance, for failing to protect Armenia amid a standoff with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh. Pashinyan noted "objective problems" in relations with the Kremlin but said they have not grown into a crisis. He also expressed his willingness to welcome other countries, such as the United States and Germany, to help broker peace talks with Azerbaijan.

via Al Jazeera English|

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