Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared on Wednesday that Armenia plans to pull out of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), a security alliance dominated by Russia and comprising several ex-Soviet nations. The decision comes amidst escalating tensions between Armenia and Russia, its longtime sponsor and ally.
Pashinyan stated during a parliamentary session that Armenia will leave the CSTO, emphasizing that the government will determine the timing of the withdrawal. This move follows Armenia's earlier suspension of participation in the alliance, cancellation of joint military exercises, and avoidance of CSTO summits.
