Recent developments in Armenia have seen a rise in anti-Russian sentiments, as highlighted by Sargis Khandanyan, an MP of the ruling Civil Contract Faction. Despite these sentiments, Khandanyan emphasized that they are not reflective of the government’s stance.
The focus of the discussion was the presence of Russian border guards on Armenia’s border with Turkey, which is governed by a formal agreement. Khandanyan pointed out that it would be illogical for Armenia to demand changes to this arrangement. However, he mentioned that Armenia has initiated the process of withdrawing Russian troops from other territories where they were deployed based on verbal agreements.
It is clear that the Armenian government is taking steps to reassess the presence of Russian troops in the region, demonstrating a shift in its approach. The situation highlights the complexities of Armenia’s relationship with Russia and the importance of diplomatic agreements in such matters.