Armenian PM: Russia's Protection No Longer Assured

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan expressed concerns that Russia can no longer be relied upon to guarantee Armenia's security following its invasion of Ukraine. Armenia, which has delegated control of various sectors to Russia, fears a return to conflict with Azerbaijan over the breakaway enclave of Nagorno-Karabakh. Pashinyan criticized Russia's inability to act as a policeman in the Caucasus and called for decreased dependency on external powers. The situation has strained ties between Moscow and Yerevan, with Armenia seeking alternative protectors. Pashinyan emphasized the need for talks and support from the international community to prevent ethnic cleansing in the region.