Published September 13,2023
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In an interview with Politico, Armenian Prime Minister Pashinyan said that the Russian peacekeeping forces in Karabakh had failed of their duties.
Pashinyan argued that Russia’s capabilities had modified because of the Russia-Ukraine battle and claimed that the Moscow authorities was hesitant to alienate Azerbaijan and its shut ally, Turkey.
He stated, “In this situation, our strategy should be to minimize our dependence on others. We want to be an independent and sovereign country, but we must find ways to avoid being at the center of conflicts between the West and the East, North and South. Armenia cannot become a ‘proxy.’ This cannot be allowed.”
Pashinyan emphasised that it was unsustainable to proceed counting on Russia because the “great protector” each time conflicts escalated, stating, “We can no longer rely on Russia to protect us.”
Pashinyan additionally famous that he could not say that the state of affairs could be higher at the moment if Russian peacekeeping forces weren’t in Karabakh.
He concluded by saying, “If we want to have a permanent and eternal state, we must take very serious steps and make significant efforts to improve our relations with our neighbors.”
Source: www.anews.com.tr
