Armenia has denied allegations that its territory is being used for military aggression against neighboring states, stating it maintains a firm policy of non-interference.
The statement came in response to comments by Ukrainian Defense Intelligence spokesperson Andriy Yusov, who on July 5 claimed that Moscow is expanding its military presence in Armenia to increase pressure on South Caucasus nations amid deteriorating ties with Baku.
In a statement issued by the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, officials rejected the claims, calling them “fabricated” and reaffirming the country’s position:
“Armenia once again confirms its principled stance: no third country is allowed to use Armenian territory to carry out military operations against neighboring states.”
It’s worth noting that Russian troops are stationed at the 102nd military base in Gyumri, Armenia, under a 1995 interstate agreement. In 2010, the agreement was extended, allowing Russia’s military presence to remain until 2044 (initially set to expire in 2020).
