
Armenia urges Russia not to interfere in its internal affairs
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s statement came in response to his Russian counterpart's comments regarding the recent developments around the Church.
Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s statement came in response to his Russian counterpart's comments regarding the recent developments around the Church.
Armenia has distanced itself from the Russia-led security pact in recent years.
On Wednesday Armenian authorities raided the homes of dozens of opposition figures and arrested 14 for allegedly plotting ‘terrorist attacks and a coup d’état’.
Russia’s FSB accused Khachatur Sukiasyan of being involved in a scheme to steal Russian diamonds and smuggle them to Armenia.
Karapetyan's charges and detention are fueling new tensions between Armenia and Russia.
The charges were brought regarding his statement that ‘if the politicians fail, then we will participate in our own way in all of this’.
During her visit, Matvienko met with Parliamentary Speaker Simonyan and Prime Minister Pashinyan.