Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan asserted that Armenia faces a potential war if the opposition wins the upcoming parliamentary elections by 7 June. He accused them of intending to “revise” the peace agreement brokered with Azerbaijan, suggesting a deliberate strategy to destabilize the region. Pashinyan further alleged that the opposition receives backing from Russia and Belarus, a claim central to his rhetoric.
During a press briefing, Pashinyan stated his Civil Contract party anticipates a constitutional majority following the election, aiming to “make these processes fully irreversible” for regional peace. He characterized the opposition as a “war party,” a new element in Pashinyan’s statements. Pashinyan highlighted a rift between Brussels and Tbilisi, speculating on a Georgian request for him to address the issue.
He warned that an opposition victory would inevitably lead to “an inevitable war” for Armenia, potentially causing “not only with territorial losses, but also with a loss of sovereignty,” possibly occurring “not long after the elections, at most by autumn.” He referenced Samvel Karapetyan’s Strong Armenian party’s argument for a “strong peace” with Azerbaijan, advocating for multiple guarantors and bolstering Armenia’s army. Karapetyan, a Russian-Armenian tycoon, has been a key figure in this narrative. Pashinyan cited a poem supporting Karapetyan’s views, emphasizing the continued “captivity” of Nagorno-Karabakh.
He criticized figures like Anna Grigoryan, who advocated for the preservation of Armenian heritage sites, accusing them of promoting a war agenda. Pashinyan argued that these individuals aim to maintain Armenia’s status as a “periphery” and prevent its independence, specifically naming Russia and Belarus as locations for assets held by these forces. He identified key opposition figures including Samvel Karapetyan, Gagik Tsarukyan, Robert Kocharyan, and Anna Grigoryan.
The opposition strongly criticized Pashinyan’s accusations, asserting that he unfairly blamed them for potential conflict. The situation underscores ongoing tensions between Pashinyan and the opposition within Armenia, with the threat of war a recurring theme in their political discourse. The election results will significantly impact the future of the country and its relationship with Azerbaijan and neighboring nations.
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Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia could experience conflict if the opposition secures victory in the June 7th parliamentary elections. He alleged that they planned to alter the existing peace accord
Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia could encounter conflict if the opposition secures victory in the forthcoming parliamentary elections on or before June 7th. He alleged that they aimed to alter the