Putin says Russia ready to leave Gyumri base 'tomorrow'

If Armenia considers that the Russian base in Armenia is not needed, military, we will leave even tomorrow.

Consensus

The issue of the 102nd Russian military base in Gyumri was not discussed during the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Vladimir Putin in Bishkek.
Armenia does not consider the presence of the Russian military base in Gyumri a necessity.
If Russia decides to withdraw the base, Armenia will not object.
If Russia decides to keep the base, Armenia is willing to discuss it.
The 102nd Russian military base has been stationed in Gyumri since 1995.
The base's presence was extended to 2044 in 2011.
Putin stated that Russia would not impose its military presence on any country and is ready to withdraw the base if Armenia requests it.
Putin emphasized that the decision on the base is a sovereign one for Armenia.

Pashinyan stated that the issue of the Russian base is not on the agenda at present. — fontanka
Putin said 'we will leave tomorrow' in response to a question about the base. — vesti
Pashinyan previously mentioned that there are no plans to withdraw the base, though the presence of Russian forces has been decreasing. — kommersant
In May 2026, Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu stated there are no grounds for withdrawing the base. — fontanka
In June, Russian Foreign Ministry official Mikhail Galuzin said Armenia has not officially considered closing the base. — fontanka