
Armenia says citizens returning to vote may be called up for military training
The move comes following reports that Russia organised the bussing of ‘tens of thousands of Russian–Armenians’ to influence the election outcome.

The move comes following reports that Russia organised the bussing of ‘tens of thousands of Russian–Armenians’ to influence the election outcome.

He has apologised for his statement after facing criticism.

According to relatives, the 19-year-old soldier was in a coma for 20 days and suffered severe head injuries.

Official investigations have so far failed to reveal the true causes of many Armenian soldiers’ non-combat deaths.

The bill was approved by the government but was rejected by the standing Defence Committee of Parliament.

By allowing the rich to skip military service, the government is undermining the principles of social justice and equality that brought them to power.

The proposal, which was made by an MP from the ruling Civil Contract party, is said to have been greenlit by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.