Armenia has officially requested Russia to cease the operations of Russian border guards at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan, as stated by the Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia, Armen Grigoryan. This move comes amidst a backdrop of deteriorating relations between the two countries, highlighted by Armenia's suspension from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) last week and disputes over the recognition of Armenia's borders within the CSTO since 2023. The presence of Russian border guards has been a point of contention, not only for many Armenians but also for thousands of anti-war Russians and a small number of Ukrainian refugees in the country. The request to Russia follows a period of strained relations, especially after Russian peacekeepers were accused of failing to halt the invasion of the Nagorno-Karabakh region by Azerbaijan in 2023.
ARMENIAN FOREIGN MINISTER SAYS HIS COUNTRY NO LONGER NEEDS RUSSIAN BORDER GUARDS AT YEREVAN AIRPORT - TASS
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Armenia demanded that Russia stop the activities of Russian border guards at Yerevan airport https://t.co/JOcgCwqdDA
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Armenia sent an official letter to Russia demanding that it stop the activities of Russian border guards at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan https://t.co/FZyRHnBhKa
Problems with the CSTO will remain until the organization recognizes the borders of Armenia. Armenia sent an official letter to Russia to stop the activities of Russian border guards at Zvartnots airport. /Secretary of the Security Council of Armenia/
#BREAKING Armenia sent an official letter to Russia to stop the activities of Russian border guards at Zvartnots International Airport in Yerevan.