We see that, unfortunately, some political forces and some… (база · военный · армения)
We see that, unfortunately, some political forces and some Western-leaning Armenian NGOs are trying to tarnish Russia's military presence in Armenia, portraying it almost as an instrument of occupation. At the same time, he emphasized that all such attempts are futile, as, according to the diplomat, the local population has a positive attitude toward the presence of the Russian military base.
Consensus
- Armenia has not sent signals to Russia requesting a review of the military base status in Gyumri
- The Russian military base in Gyumri is considered essential for the security of Armenia and the South Caucasus
- The base has been operational since 1995 and is part of a 49-year agreement until 2044
- Local population has a positive view of the Russian military presence
Points of divergence
- The base in Gyumri is not only a military object but also a point of attraction for local residents — vedomosti
- Some Armenian political forces and pro-Western NGOs are attempting to portray the Russian military presence as an instrument of occupation — vesti
Coverage (2 sources)
- Foreign Ministry: Russia has not received signals from Armenia regarding the review of the base status in Gyumri — Ведомости
- Galuzin: Western NGOs in Armenia aim to tarnish Russia's military presence — Вести