Armenia Faces Possible CSTO Exclusion Over Unpaid Dues

It must be noted that the applicable restrictions on Armenia, neither in political nor economic terms, have not led to the consequences desired by certain circles in and outside Armenia.

Consensus

Armenia has stopped paying membership dues to the CSTO since early 2024.
The CSTO Secretary General stated that Armenia's non-payment of dues may lead to its exclusion from the organization.
A meeting of the CSTO is scheduled to take place in Moscow on November 11 to discuss Armenia's continued membership.
The CSTO's statute includes a provision (Article 20) allowing for exclusion due to non-payment of dues and failure to fill quota positions.

Points of divergence

The CSTO Secretary General explicitly stated that Armenia's situation meets the criteria for exclusion under Article 20 of the CSTO charter. — vesti
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan claimed that there is no procedure for expelling a member state from the EAEU, and questioned why Armenia has not been excluded from the CSTO despite similar circumstances. — interfax
Pashinyan stated that Armenia's situation is unique in history, where the 'metropolis' (Russia) is threatening exclusion rather than attracting Armenia. — interfax
Pashinyan warned that certain domestic and foreign forces may attempt to use the situation for political destabilization and loss of sovereignty. — interfax

Coverage (4 sources)

OCDK Secretary-General allowed Armenia's exclusion from the organization due to non-payment of dues — Вести
OCDK Secretary-General states Armenia has effectively exited the organization — Вести
Pashinyan stated that Armenia cannot be excluded from the EAEU — Вести
Pashinyan stated that there is no procedure for depriving Armenia of membership in the EAEU — Интерфакс

Armenia Faces Possible CSTO Exclusion Over Unpaid Dues

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Points of divergence

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