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Armenia’s ties with Russia continue to deteriorate as election day approaches

Armenia was once widely considered Russia’s closest ally in the South Caucasus, with the two nations maintaining deep political, economic and military ties. But ahead of pivotal parliamentary elections on June 7, Armenia is facing the deepest crisis in its relations with Moscow since it secured independence from the Soviet…

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Putin issues ultimatum to Armenia over closer ties with EU

In a rare blunt exchange at the Kremlin, Russia's president issued a public warning to Armenia, telling Yerevan to choose between the EU and Russia. The Armenian prime minister responded that in his country, the people of Armenia run a democratic political process.

Euronews

Armenia and Azerbaijan are trying to mend fences – what does this mean for Russia?

At a time when Vladimir Putin needs friends in his neighbourhood, he appears instead to be losing them in the South Caucasus. After two centuries of Russian involvement in the region, balancing the historical rivalry and at times acting as mediator between Armenia and Azerbaijan, there is growing speculation that…

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Putin Seeks To Shore Up Ties On Visit To 'Friendly' Kazakhstan

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit Kazakhstan on Wednesday for a two-day trip aimed at shoring up ties with his Central Asian ally as tensions mount over the Ukraine war.

International Business Times

Armenia To Withdraw From Russia-Dominated Security Alliance

Armenia's decision to withdraw from CSTO amid tensions with Russia and internal protests, impacting regional security dynamics.

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Armenian leader announces plan to leave Russia-dominated security alliance as ties with Moscow sour

The leader of Armenia has declared his intention to pull out of a Russia-dominated security alliance of several ex-Soviet nations as tensions rise between the two allies

The Independent UK

Ukraine war: why central Asian countries want to move away from Russian control

The terrorist attack on Moscow’s Crocus City Hall in March 2024, which left 140 people dead, has sparked a crackdown on central Asian workers living in Russia, and put the relationship between the region and Russia under increasing strain.

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Armenian PM defends decision to give four villages to Azerbaijan

Nikol Pashinyan urges calm after making concessions in attempt to avoid war with his country’s heavily armed neighbour

The Guardian - UK

Armenia is not Russia's ally in Ukraine war, says PM Pashinyan

Armenia is not a Russian ally in the Ukraine war and is worried about the impact of that crisis on its relations with other countries, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, drawing a cautious response in Moscow.

Reuters

Central Asian foreign policy multi-vectorism pays off

A multi-vectored foreign policy as far as the Central Asian nations are concerned should be viewed as the only optimum solution for a lasting peace in the region

The Hindu

Armenia Raises Peacekeeper 'Problems' with Putin, Fears Escalation

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Tuesday he had complained to President Vladimir Putin about "problems" with Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh, warning of an escalation in the restive Caucasus region. Armenia and Azerbaijan have fought two wars for control of the Armenian-majority region and the latest conflict in 2020 ended…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Armenian PM critical of Moscow-dominated security pact

Armenia’s prime minister has accused a Moscow-dominated security alliance of leaving his country in the cold in the face of a threat of renewed hostilities with neighboring Azerbaijan

The Independent UK

Kremlin defends Russian-led security alliance after Armenia criticism

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov on Sunday said attempts to break up a Russian-led security alliance had always existed and would continue to do so, but insisted that the alliance remained in high demand following criticism this week from Armenia.

Reuters

Putin’s grip on regional allies loosens again after Armenia snub

Damaging optics of ‘family’ photo at CSTO summit highlights fragility of Russia’s influence in wake of war in Ukraine

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Hosting Putin, Armenian leader complains of lack of help from Russian-led alliance

Armenia's leader vented his frustration on Wednesday at the failure of a Russian-led security alliance to come to his country's aid in the face of what he called aggression by Azerbaijan.

Reuters

Putin to take part in CSTO summit in Armenia next week

The Kremlin said on Friday that President Vladimir Putin will visit a summit of the Moscow-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) next week in Armenia.

ABC News

Vladimir Putin's military draft sent thousands of men fleeing to Kazakhstan, driving up rents in its biggest cities

With Vladimir Putin's forces in trouble in Ukraine, the Kremlin's ability to exert influence over post-Soviet states is being put to the test, driving some allies to seek other powerful relationships in Central Asia.

Zenger

Russian, American Efforts Appear Aligned In Armenia – Azerbaijan Clashes

Despite finding themselves on opposing sides in Ukraine and elsewhere, the United States and Russia have found a corner of the map where they still largely agree – stopping another conflict between Armenia and Azerbaijan.

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Commentary: Russia’s struggles in Ukraine seed conflict in its neighborhood

War is contagious. Instability breeds more instability when war destabilizes a regional power. This is what appears to be happening now to Russia’s south. From Armenia to Tajikistan, conflict and discord are escalating to dangerous levels just as Russia appears at its weakest point in its war.

Reuters

Kazakhstan to host Russian-led bloc's military drills

A Russian-led security bloc will hold military drills in Kazakhstan from Sept. 26 to Oct. 8, the Kazakh defence ministry said on Thursday, telling the public not to be surprised by the arrival of foreign troops and military vehicles.

Al Jazeera

Armenia, Azerbaijan negotiate another ceasefire: Yerevan

Senior official announces ceasefire agreed, hours after defence ministry said shelling had stopped, but no confirmation.

France 24

Armenia, Azerbaijan agree on cease-fire after new clashes

Armenia and Azerbaijan negotiated a cease-fire to end a flare-up of fighting that has killed 155 soldiers from both sides, a senior Armenian official said early Thursday.

The Guardian - UK

Former Soviet states eye opportunities as Russia struggles in Ukraine

Moscow’s influence in the Caucasus and central Asia is being unravelled by its ‘special military operation’

Reuters

Moscow-led security group to discuss deadly Armenia, Azerbaijan clashes

The council of the Moscow-led Collective Security Treaty Organisation (CSTO) will meet via video link on Tuesday evening to discuss the outbreak of hostilities along the Armenian-Azerbaijani border overnight, a Kremlin aide said.

The Conversation

Russia's neighbours are looking towards the EU or China for protection

Russian president Vladimir Putin’s increasingly explicit imperial ambitions to reconstitute a Russian empire from the ashes of the Soviet Union has raised considerable fears among former members.

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