Political Shifts in Armenia: Effects on Ties with Russia

Political Shifts in Armenia: Effects on Ties with Russia
Since Nikol Pashinyan assumed the role of prime minister following the 2018 Velvet Revolution, Armenia has seen significant political shifts. These changes have resulted in heightened tensions with Russia for various reasons. Firstly, the new administration initiated the arrests of prominent figures, including the country's second president, Robert Kocharyan, and CSTO Secretary General Yuri Khachaturov, which stirred unrest among Russian officials.