Putin says Russia ready to leave Armenia base anytime
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that Russia is ready to withdraw its military base from Gyumri, Armenia, at any time if Armenia deems it unnecessary, emphasizing respect for sovereign decisions. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan confirmed that the issue of the base's presence was not discussed during his meeting with Putin in Bishkek and said Armenia would not oppose Russia's withdrawal.
Consensus
- Russia is prepared to withdraw its military base from Gyumri in Armenia if Armenia considers it unnecessary.
- The issue of the 102nd Russian military base in Armenia was not discussed during the meeting between Nikol Pashinyan and Vladimir Putin in Bishkek.
- Armenia would not oppose Russia's decision to withdraw the base.
- The 102nd Russian military base has been stationed in Gyumri since 1995.
- The base's presence was extended to 2044 in 2011.
- Putin emphasized that Russia does not impose its military presence on allies and respects sovereign decisions.
- Pashinyan stated that Armenia does not consider the base's presence a vital necessity.
Points of divergence
- Maria Zakharova responded to Pashinyan's remarks with a quote from Mikhail Bulgakov's 'Heart of a Dog'. — vesti
- Pashinyan stated that the issue of the base is not on the agenda and that Armenia does not consider it a vital necessity. — fontanka
- Pashinyan previously mentioned that there are no plans to withdraw the base but noted a recent reduction in Russian military presence. — kommersant
- Pashinyan described his meeting with Putin as very positive and mentioned an agreement to continue dialogue in Moscow. — vm
Coverage (10 sources)
- Zakharova answered with a quote from "The Master and Margarita" on words of Pahinyan — Вести
- Pashinyan ambiguously spoke about the presence of Russian military in Armenia — Фонтанка
- Pashinyan made a statement regarding the 102nd Russian military base — Вести
- Yerevan does not consider the presence of a Russian military base in Armenia a life necessity — Интерфакс
- Putin stated readiness to withdraw military base from Armenia 'as soon as tomorrow' — Вечерняя Москва
- Putin: Russia ready to leave base in Gyumri as early as tomorrow — Коммерсантъ
- Putin allowed withdrawal of Russian military base from Gyumri — Вести
- If Armenia thinks it does not need a Russian base in Gyumri, "we will leave even tomorrow" - Putin — Дождь
- If Armenia thinks it does not need a Russian base in Gyumri, 'we will leave even tomorrow' — Putin — Дождь (Telegram)
- If Armenia considers that the Russian military base in the country is not needed, 'we will leave even tomorrow', Putin said. — ТАСС (Telegram)
Key entities
- Armenia
- Russia
- Vladimir Putin
- Gyumri
- Pashinyan
- Moscow
- Yerevan
- Media
- Maria Zakharov
- SCO
- Bishkek
- INTERFAX.RU
- MID
- Interfax
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