Three visits to Russia in January: Pashinyan signals in Dublin his willingness to sustain friendly ties with Moscow
During a speech at the Dublin Institute for International and European Affairs, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan revealed that he will make three separate visits to Russia in December, scheduled for the 3rd, 11th, and 22nd.
"I will travel to Russia for talks, with the aim of maintaining a friendly atmosphere in our bilateral relations."
Meanwhile, at a Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) summit held in Moscow, Armenia was suspended from voting rights within the organization and barred from appointing personnel to key positions. The measures stem from Yerevan’s outstanding dues, which remain in effect until the arrears are settled. Pashinyan has previously stated that his interest in the CSTO has “diminished”.
Against this backdrop, the intensity of Pashinyan’s diplomatic schedule in December draws particular attention: it underscores a sustained balancing act—emphasizing Armenia’s European orientation in Western forums while traveling to Moscow when addressing issues related to gas supply, trade, and security.
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