
Armenia–Russia Relations
Pashinyan blames Soviet KGB for shaping Armenians’ view of Turks and Azerbaijanis
Russia called Pashinyan’s statement ‘illiterate’.

Russia called Pashinyan’s statement ‘illiterate’.

Many now face deportation from Russia after new rules shortened the length of stay permitted for foreign drivers.

Under the new laws, Armenians can stay in Russia visa-free for 90 days, down from the previous allowance of 180 days.

This was his first visit to Russia since July and the August Washington summit.

While Armenian authorities are yet to comment on the case, human rights defenders call it a ‘dangerous precedent’.

Giorgi Kinoiani was sentenced to seven years in absentia for fighting for Ukraine.

Economists suggest it is because of the drop in re-exports of Russian gold.