Sarkis Khandanyan: relations between Armenia and Russia need transformation
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The head of the Foreign Relations Committee of the Armenian Parliament, Sarkis Khandanyan, spoke about the need to transform relations with Moscow, emphasizing that this should not lead to a break, despite the fact that the Russian Federation is no longer the guarantor of the republic’s security.
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Why It Matters
Armenia and Russia are reconsidering bilateral relations in the context of a changing geopolitical reality.
Relations between Moscow and Yerevan need transformation, but this should not lead to their rupture, says Sarkis Khandanyan, head of the standing commission on external relations of the Armenian parliament, representing the ruling Civil Contract party.
“It is necessary <...> to bring our relations into line with the new reality. This does not mean that there should be a break between Armenia and Russia. On the contrary, Armenian-Russian relations have great potential for development,” he said at one of the sessions of APRI Forum 2026, his words were reported by Sputnik Armenia.
According to Khandanyan, Moscow can no longer be the guarantor of the republic’s security.
The deputy noted that Armenia will continue to discuss existing problems with Russia, including economic issues, and try to resolve them through negotiations.
Open Questions
- What specific steps does Yerevan plan to transform relations?
- How will Russia react to the abandonment of its security guarantor status?
