This was stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan
This was stated by Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, commenting on a statement by Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko about who needs Armenia.
Consensus
- The event occurred two years after Alexander Lukashenko questioned in August 2024 who needs Armenia.
- Pashinian responded during a briefing, stating that Armenia is needed by China, the United States, the European Union, and Iran.
- Pashinian emphasized that these countries also need Armenia.
- The response was framed as a demonstration of Armenia's international relevance.
- Pashinian mentioned efforts to diversify partnerships beyond Russia, including strategic agreements with multiple countries.
- Lukashenko's original statement was made in an interview with the Russian television channel 'Russia'.
Points of divergence
- Pashinyan stated that Lukashenko 'was searching and couldn't find an answer' to his own question, and that he made this remark in July 2026. — vm
- Lukashenko claimed that Armenia should not rely on France or the U.S. because their leaders might not remain in power, and that 'tomorrow Macron won't be there and everyone will forget about Armenia'. — m24
- Lukashenko warned Armenians to be cautious in choosing between Russia and Europe to avoid repeating Ukraine's experience, and noted that European politicians visiting Armenia made only criticisms without concrete promises. — vedomosti
- Putin stated that Armenia's potential exit from the Eurasian Economic Union would lead to serious economic consequences, including loss of trade preferences, higher energy prices, and changes in labor conditions for Armenian citizens in Russia. — vedomosti
- Armenian ambassador to Washington held talks with the U.S. official on agricultural exports. — vm
- The Kremlin published a joint statement by Putin, Lukashenko, and leaders of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan regarding Armenia's potential EU membership, calling for a referendum on joining the EU or remaining in the EAEU. — m24
Coverage (6 sources)
- Pashinyan answered Lukashenko's question about Armenia after two years — Коммерсантъ
- Пашинян ответил на заданный в 2024 году вопрос Лукашенко «Кому нужна Армения?» — Вечерняя Москва
- Pashinyan answered Lukashenko's words about Armenia after two years — Ведомости
- Пашинян спустя два года ответил на вопрос Лукашенко, кому нужна Армения. Республика нужна Китаю, США, ЕС и Ирану, заявил… — ТАСС (Telegram)
- In Yerevan, after two years, the answer to Lukashenko's question about who Armenia needs was given — Вести
- Pashinyan answered Lukashenko's question about who needs Armenia — Москва 24
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