2023 October 4

Daily news wrap-up

Pashinyan's plan to rally Western support by "lowering the bar" for Nagorno-Karabakh status was a move secretly coordinated with Nagorno-Karabakh government; Failed after opposition demanded maximalism & Russia derailed Western talks: PM declassifies \\ Secret meeting \\ Interviews
by ar_david_hh

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EU could downgrade ties with Azerbaijan and provide economic and military support to Armenia: Reuters source

REUTERS: There is an EU diplomatic service paper prepared by the European External Action Service.

It states that the EU could gradually reconsider political engagement, financial assistance, and sectoral cooperation with Azerbaijan after the events in Nagorno-Karabakh.

The document reflects a balance of different positions of member states. Some countries wanted more [tougher stance on Azerbaijan], while others didn't want anything at all.

Pro-Armenian: France, Germany, Netherlands.

Pro-Azerbaijan: Hungary, Austria.

The EU might not be able to sanction Azerbaijan, but it could instead support Armenia economically and possibly militarily.

The EU is considering "political and economic actions to further support the democratically elected authorities of Armenia, including in the area of security and resilience, and the continuation of the democratic reforms."

[article,](https://www.reuters.com/world/eu-could-review-azerbaijan-ties-if-crisis-worsens-document-2023-10-03/)

from Tuesday: France will deliver military equipment to Armenia

[Tuesday news report](https://www.reddit.com/r/armenia/comments/16z37f6/traitors_vs_agents_how_the_parliament_ratified/)

Azerbaijani president will skip the Western-backed negotiations in Granada

There was supposed to be an AM-AZ meeting on the sidelines of the European Political Community’s gathering. Leaders of various states are expected to visit Granada.

The AM-AZ meeting was going to be hosted by France, Germany, and the EU.

Ilham Aliyev rejected the meeting because of France's pro-Armenian stance and Germany’s disagreement on Turkey's participation in the AM-AZ meeting.

Turkey's President Erdogan later announced he would not attend the Granada summit at all because of "health reasons".

[article,](https://arka.am/en/news/politics/azerbaijani_president_refuses_to_travel_to_granada_for_meeting_with_pashinyan_/) [article,](https://factor.am/696921.html)

interview with military analyst Leonid Nersisyan

LEONID: Not the first time Azerbaijan boycotts a Western platform because of France. Last time they found a way to address the disagreements. But we should not rule out a military aggression by Azerbaijan by the end of this month, before the snowy season.

REPORTER: Why do you often refer to Russia as an "ally" in quotation marks?

LEONID: No one has doubts that the Nagorno-Karabakh leaders were strongly pro-Russian. Russian peacekeepers could have easily evacuated them with their helicopters but they chose to allow Azerbaijan to arrest the leaders. Somehow Russia always keeps its promises towards Azerbaijan, but can't do that for Armenia. "Rossiya svoix ~~ne~~ brosayet." [Russia ~~does not abandon~~ abandons its allies.]

REPORTER: What weapons can France deliver to Armenia?

LEONID: Expensive but good quality weapons. For example, the French air defense is better than India's. But even something like opening the access to the French market of components could be a huge boost for Armenia. Installing French optics, engine, or laser tech on Armenian drones could drastically improve them.

Establishing ties with France could also simplify negotiations with other European countries. It'll be easier to deal with Europe than with the U.S.

REPORTER: How would this compare to Russian weapons?

LEONID: Comparing is pointless because Russian weapon isn't available anymore. Russian weapons have been traditionally viewed as a good bang for the buck [no pun intended]. Armenia is replacing them with Indian weapons. When it comes to expensive but definitely tested and higher-quality weapons, the West is where you can find them. Armenia should be selective and only buy from the West what India cannot provide.

REPORTER: Could the Nagorno-Karabakh Defense Army soldiers join the Armenian army?

LEONID: Yes. They could form a brigade or a division made of NK DA personnel who already know each other. Their performance on September 19 was not bad despite the capitulation. The Azeri army sustained over 700 casualties in a single day *[officially confirmed: >200 dead, >500 wounded]*. Obviously, the NK army could not have won because they were encircled and under a blockade.

REPORTER: Will Armenia leave the CSTO?

LEONID: Armenia's actions to establish closer ties to the West could eventually lead to the freezing of its relations with CSTO, similar to Uzbekistan. Why leave it officially if you can have a similar effect without further angering Russia, especially since I haven't heard of any alternative offers made to Armenia?

[video,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vfGkw-9_Q2Y)

Russan peacekeepers are patrolling the empty streets of Stepanakert: VIDEO

October is traditionally a national holiday month in Nagorno-Karabakh. Families travel to Armenia for a vacation. The streets and shops are empty.

[video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gWNP0iN8ttY)

Q: Is there a point in keeping Russian peacekeepers in Nagorno-Karabakh until 2025?

FOREIGN MINISTRY OF RUSSIA: We will analyze the situation on the ground with our Azeri colleagues and make a joint decision.

[video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKypbq_56K8?t=5)

U.S. responds to Armenia's ratification of Rome Statute

STATE DEPT: We respect Armenia’s sovereignty and independence, and we’ll leave it to Armenia’s Government to comment on its legislative processes. We have been encouraged by many states, including Armenia, that have undertaken commitments to promote justice and accountability.

REPORTER: We have seen increasing rhetoric coming out of Russia, threatening Armenia for the very step it has taken. Will the U.S. step up and defend Armenia against potential Russian aggression, either directly through its army or through its proxy forces, like there are reports about Wagner being present?

STATE DEPT: That is quite the hypothetical. I don’t want to get into it. What I will say, though, is that the U.S. is going to continue to play a role in engaging with Azerbaijani and Armenian leadership at the highest levels to pursue a dignified and durable peace.

We reiterate our call for a longer-term, independent, international monitoring mission in Nagorno-Karabakh to provide transparency and reassurances that the rights and securities of ethnic Armenians will be protected. //

[article,](https://arka.am/en/news/politics/us_state_department_reacts_to_ratification_of_rome_statute_by_armenian_parliament_/)

who is the representative (commandant) of Azerbaijan in Nagorno-Karabakh?

Azeri media writes that Sargis Galstyan has been appointed as Baku's representative in Nagorno-Karabakh. Galstyan is the uncle of a Nagorno-Karabakh Parliament MP representing a party run by the former regime (now the new regime).

Galstyan's nephew (MP): I cannot confirm or deny the report. We saw him last time on September 28th. He said he'd remain in Nagorno-Karabakh to take care of others. //

Sargis Galstyan is a relative of Bako Sahakyan, the former president of Nagorno-Karabakh. He held various government positions in the past. He was the manager of the "Avan Shushi Plaza" hotel in Shushi.

[article,](https://www.civilnet.am/news/753212/սարգիս-գալստյանը՝-արցախում-ադրբեջանի-ներկայացուցի՞չ․-ազգականը-չի-հաստատում/) [article,](https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/270664) [video,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KQmiJuNfhwg)

Nagorno-Karabakh's new president Shahramanyan was somehow able to safely enter Armenia

Shahramanyan had earlier signed the dissolution of the state and its armed forces.

[article,](https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/270702)

the West secretly sought help from Russia to open the Lachin corridor, days before Azerbaijan's aggression

POLITICO: The meeting was a rare sign of diplomacy between Putin and the West on a high-level security topic, while regular ties have been upended by war.

The meeting took place on September 17 in Istanbul as part of efforts to pressure Azerbaijan to end its nine-month blockade of Nagorno-Karabakh. The meeting focused on “how to get the bloody trucks moving”.

The meeting took place between Louis Bono (US), Toivo Klaar (EU), and Igor Khovaev (RU). Such high-level diplomatic interaction is rare.

An EU official said, “we believe it is important to maintain channels of communications with relevant interlocutors to avoid misunderstandings.” Klaar had sought to keep lines open on numerous fronts over the “past years,” including in talks with Khovaev and Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin.

A U.S. official said, “We need to be able to work with the Russians on this because they do have influence over the parties." //

The meeting was followed by the entry of a few trucks into Nagorno-Karabakh. A day later Azerbaijan attacked.

Foreign Ministry of Russia: The US and EU asked us to hold a meeting to discuss the situation. We exchanged our positions. //

[article,](https://www.politico.eu/article/eu-us-and-russia-held-secret-talks-days-before-nagorno-karabakh-crisis/) [video,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BEWIoVaZNS8?t=33)

interview with analyst Karen Sargsyan \\ AM-FR relations \\ Kidnapping of Nagorno-Karabakh leaders

REPORTER: What weapons should we expect from France: Optical devices, vests, and similar things, or heavier weapons?

KAREN: We should not discuss this openly right now.

REPORTER: Could they arrive by the end of this year?

KAREN: Yes.

REPORTER: France did not demand Armenia to formally exit the CSTO as a precondition, according to FM Mirzoyan.

KAREN: They never make demands but you have to read between the lines and understand the offer. The only ones making "demands" are the horses hooked on cocaine, like Sergey Lavrov.

REPORTER: How do you explain the recent high-profile visits by U.S. and French officials?

KAREN: Azerbaijan broke the promise not to attack Nagorno-Karabakh. It's an insult to the West. Aliyev and its backers will eventually pay for it. 2) They view Armenia as the eastern border of Europe and part of European civilization. 3) They need a Suez 2.0 route connecting Armenia, Iran, and India. 4) They don't want Big Turan and rising Russian influence over communication routes.

REPORTER: France has asked the EU to increase the number of border observers and to expand their legal mandate. What can you tell us about it?

KAREN: The technical details aren't clear yet. So far there is a political decision by France. Germany will likely join them. If it's an EU-level initiative, it might pass if Aliyev's girlfriend Viktor Orban doesn't block it.

REPORTER: Will Azerbaijan attempt to promote the "Zangezur corridor" during the Granada meeting?

KAREN: Syunem that corridor. It's a dead topic that appears only in Russia's wet dreams. Even Turkey is giving up on it [and choosing a route via Iran instead]. This reaffirms the suspicions that Russia was the main backer of this corridor. It was drafted and promoted primarily by Russia.

REPORTER: Is the Nov. 9 document irrelevant now?

KAREN: The Nov. 9 Statement has never held a legal power and has never been ratified anywhere. Everything that took place after the signing of that Statement was based on the decisions made by state leaders. Nagorno-Karabakh leadership agreed to a ceasefire under those conditions and with the personal reassurances of Vladimir Vladimirich Putin, whose word they believed 4 times stronger than Jesus's, which is why they have been crucified. They ignored Russia's surrender of their territories to Azerbaijan after the ceasefire, the surrender of Berdzor, Parukh, and Aghavno. They instead held a sign reading *"Thank you Russia!"*.

REPORTER: Why didn't the West prevent the attack on Nagorno-Karabakh?

KAREN: Because Nagorno-Karabakh leaders were Russian puppets and had no moral right to demand or expect anything from the West, with the exception of begging for food. The politicians who adopted the Spasiba Rossiya, spasiba Putin, May 9 hurrah, "Z" and other garbage should have demanded things from Russia instead, not the West. Why would the West help Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh, when the former has provided military and humanitarian assistance to Ukraine, while the latter intentionally positioned itself in the Russian camp? Didn't the government of Nagorno-Karabakh congratulate Russia on the annexation of Donbas? Did they think they could get away with this?

How many times did the West invite Nagorno-Karabakh leadership to take part in Western-led negotiations? *[The U.S. offered its mediation. Russia did not want Nagorno-Karabakh to accept it. Russia leaked the information about that offer and claimed it was a "blackmail" by the West to discredit it. Nagorno-Karabakh leadership turned down the first offer under Russian pressure.]*

3 Dec 2022: Azerbaijan shuts down the Lachin corridor.

4 Dec 2022: The corridor is open again, but briefly.

7 Dec 2022: President Arayik leaves Nagorno-Karabakh and visits France. Russia is concerned over Arayik-West relations.

12 Dec 2022: Russia and Azerbaijan close the Lachin after Arayik's return. He is "locked up" from that point on.

REPORTER: How did the leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh get arrested by Azerbaijani police yesterday?

KAREN: They were arrested in Ivanyan, which means Russian peacekeepers likely handed them over [there is a Russian base in Ivanyan, that's where NK-RU-AZ negotiations often take place]. From what I've heard, they went to Ivanyan to take a Russian helicopter to reach Armenia. Idiots trusted Russia again.

REPORTER: Why has Azerbaijan arrested all the leaders of Nagorno-Karabakh?

KAREN: Aliyev wants to sentence them to prison before issuing an amnesty to show the international community how "kind" he is. He views it as a tool to ease the criticism. This could backfire because international actors have met many of these arrested individuals and view them as diplomatic figures who should not have been arrested to begin with. If you want to arrest political figures, you have to take them to the Hague.

REPORTER: Who is Sargis Galstyan, Azerbaijan's "commandant" in Nagorno-Karabakh? Reports suggest he is a close associate of ex-president Bako Sahakyan from anti-Pashinyan circles.

KAREN: His background suggests he was formerly engaged in civic society activities to bring peace between Nagorno-Karabakh and Azerbaijan. But he is undoubtedly an agent of a foreign state [Russia].

REPORTER: Isn't there a risk he might provide sensitive information to Azerbaijani authorities?

KAREN: Every one of the arrested officials could. The more the society calls itself patriotic, speaks against women who color their hair, and rejects Western values, the more idiotic that society is, and the easier it is to manipulate it. It's easier for a foreign agent to infiltrate these types of societies because all the agent has to do to become trusted is to suggest that women should not wear short skirts. We've seen a lot of degenerates, we've gone through the 2020 war. What do these collaborators deserve? Can't say it out loud, but you know exactly what.

REPORTER: Commandant Galstyan's relative worked as a journalist in Armenia and repeatedly targeted the more or less reasonable officials from Nagorno-Karabakh, and also spread anti-Western and anti-George Soros propaganda in Armenia.

KAREN: Regarding the collaborators in the Nagorno-Karabakh government who signed the capitulation. Their properties should be confiscated in Armenia. If they disclose any state secrets while under arrest in Baku, they better stay in Azerbaijan and serve their time there.

Nagorno-Karabakh residents' mistake was trusting Russia.

REPORTER: But you can tell that refugees are anti-Russian now.

KAREN: I'm not sure yet. It will take time for people to admit they were wrong. They need to live and work for 3-5 years without heavy stress in order to rehabilitate and start making decisions.

Nagorno-Karabakh's government miscalculated in 2018. After the Armenian revolution of 2018 and the anti-Armenian rhetoric adopted by the Russian media, the government of Nagorno-Karabakh decided to ignore Armenia and speak directly with Russia.

REPORTER: Why?

KAREN: Because for many years a lie was spread and solidified in Nagorno-Karabakh claiming that Armenia did not help Nagorno-Karabakh win the 1st war and that they won only thanks to Russia. The mother of the motherfucker who spread that narrative deserves to be nailed against a wall.

REPORTER: The pro-Russian opposition in Armenia cheered the forced removal of President Arayik Harutyunyan, lauding Russia as a true ally of Nagorno-Karabakh. The latest lie is that Arayik left voluntarily. He did not. They quickly forgot how Tatar Rubo made a big scene from the church's backyard, criticizing Arayik for refusing to resign. This coup was a self-inflicted wound. Today they are engaged in the heroization of Rubo on the streets of Yerevan.

KAREN: Speaking of Tatar Rubo. The real motive behind his arrest could be his business background in Russia. [Pro-Kremlin Azeri businessman] God Nisanov would love to corner Rubo and extract things from him. Rubo has a foundation in Switzerland tasked with the education of children of Russian oligarchs. This is a serious business. They might go after it.

Rubo's business was somewhat on the decline. Morgan Stanley offered him $16 billion for his Troika Dialogue business in 2007. He turned down the offer. A year later he sold it to Russian Sberbank for only $0.9 billion.

REPORTER: What will the ratification of the Rome Statute give Armenia?

KAREN: Normally the UN expresses "concerns" but doesn't act. The ICC was created so that in rare and severe instances, when a "concern" isn't enough, they can refer the case to the ICC to take action. There are two main courts: the World Court and ICC. The ICC is where they tried Milosevic.

REPORTER: When asked why she refrained from describing the events in Nagorno-Karabakh as "ethnic cleansing", the French FM basically responded by urging Armenia to present the evidence to the ICC, now that we have ratified it. Could the Rome Statute restrain Ilham Aliyev?

KAREN: No, not Aliyev personally. The president of Rwanda, the organizer of the genocide, was not "found". But this will have an impact on the Azerbaijani ruling class in general. It's difficult to sanction the leader himself, but the lower-ranking officials and army leaders could easily find themselves on wanted lists. Moreover, they understand that Aliyev wouldn't hesitate to throw them under the bus. There have already been criminal cases and purges in the Azeri army for unrelated reasons.

REPORTER: What's going on with the church leadership in Armenia?

KAREN: Armenians love symbolism. If you spot an Armenian in an open field and install a door in front of him, he will stand in front of the door forever. Armenians love pointless symbols. Who is this Catholicos if not an idiot and a serial candle merchant? He summoned archbishops and urged them to [join the pro-Russian political forces to help remove Pashinyan]. We know who Catholicos's brother is and how he made his fortune.

Azeris toppled the giant metal cross in Stepanakert. The internet was engulfed in a big vaynasun and grief. You look at the amount of metal wasted on it and realize how many frontline positions they could have reinforced with it. Was building that cross more important?

Vaay vooy babo dedo sculpture will be destroyed next. "How can it be, we took photos under it!" There is too much symbolism and not enough substance in the Armenian mentality. People have to see something in order to value it and identify with it. This is why I was pissed when Vahan Kerobyan decided to help Gagik Tsarukyan build the statue of Christ. Why don't you build a factory instead? Why don't you donate it to the state so they can buy more weapons?

[article,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wUcmgwNI00) [article,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmgL5_PN-68?t=182)

Armenian currency dram drops sharply against U.S. dollar

September: ֏390

Now: ֏450

HOVAKIMYAN, expert: Geopolitics. Granada. Armenia-Russia relations. //

[article,](https://www.armtimes.com/hy/article/270686) [article,](https://arka.am/en/news/economy/armenian_dram_not_expected_to_appreciate_below_400_drams_against_usd_freedom_broker_armenia_/)

Iran sends 60 tons of humanitarian aid to Armenia, offers to deploy its border observers on AM-AZ border

Iran is ready to "join" the EU and monitor the Armenia-Azerbaijan borders. Armenia's NatSec chief Armen Grigoryan was in Iran where he met President Raisi and other officials earlier this week.

[article,](https://hetq.am/hy/article/160881)

Russia has a new player in Armenia's internal politics

The former deputy army commander and MOD Arshak Karapetyan promises to be a serious political force in Armenia.

He dedicated a quarter of his intro speech to praising Russia, another quarter to reminding you how awful Nikol is, another quarter to complain about getting fired by Nikol, and the remaining quarter to praise his army management skills.

He was fired in 2016 by Serj Sargsyan after the army's failures during the 2016 April war. He was re-appointed and then replaced by Nikol in 2021 after the army's failures on the AM-AZ border.

He was also tasked with gathering intel data for the army.

[article,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngFsV8dkN04) [article,](https://factor.am/697194.html) [article,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ngFsV8dkN04?t=14)

Pashinyan appoints the first head of Armenia's newly established Foreign Intelligence Service

After the 2020 war, the government decided to create a new foreign intel service amid shortcomings of the traditionally Russian-friendly NSS service and the army's intel wing.

... who is Kristine Grigoryan, the first head of the agency?

2004-2014: Legal specialist at Parliament, assistant to MPs.

2014-2015: Led a team as part of the USAID-funded program "Support to the Development of Institutional Capacities of the Parliament"

2016: National human rights expert at the Council of Europe (later as Human Rights Ombudsman under Pashinyan admin.)

2018: Adviser to Ararat Mirzoyan (now FM)

2019: Deputy Justice Minister

... about the Foreign Intelligence Service

REPORTER: This appointment marks the inception of the FIS. What functions will the service carry out?

PASHINYAN OFFICE: The FIS will predict foreign threats and provide political decision-makers with relevant reliable intelligence data. The FIS will closely cooperate with actors inside and outside of Armenia to strengthen the independence and sovereignty of Armenia.

REPORTER: Why is it launching now?

PASHINYAN OFFICE: It's part of the Government's plan to reform the security sector. The plan was approved in December 2022.

REPORTER: Which country's service model was chosen as the foundation of the service?

PASHINYAN OFFICE: In our discussions, we were guided exclusively by the principles of assessing the security challenges and foreign intelligence needs of Armenia and developing a modern foreign intelligence service quintessential to a democratic society.

[article,](https://arka.am/en/news/politics/ex_human_rights_defender_to_head_armenia_s_foreign_intelligence_service_/) [article,](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kristinne_Grigoryan) [article,](https://armenpress.am/eng/news/1121143/) [article,](https://hetq.am/hy/article/160877)

Q&A with PM Pashinyan in Parliament

Pro-Russian opposition MP: You abandoned Nagorno-Karabakh and allowed it to be attacked. You claim the attack was a result of the internal political changes in Nagorno-Karabakh. You are the puppet of Azerbaijan.

PASHINYAN: I'm not going to get lectured by your puppet political party about being someone's puppet. You couldn't even sneeze without permission.

I wouldn't like to speak about my Nagorno-Karabakh colleagues right now, many of whom have been illegally arrested, but I must mention that your faction put a target on Nagorno-Karabakh's back. We remember how you celebrated the ousting of the Nagorno-Karabakh government. You described the process as the people of Nagorno-Karabakh slamming their fists on the table and finally forming a national government. You congratulated this process and stated that the "time has come to save Nagorno-Karabakh".

Everything went according to your plan. "Look what's going to happen now," you said from this podium. What happened is exactly what you planned, but only partially. Your main plan was to drag Armenia into a major war so [Armenia would lose territories and] the Nagorno-Karabakh refugees couldn't even live in Yerevan, so they'd be forced to move straight to Los Angeles and Paris to fill the thinning ranks of ARF. That is your policy. Do not lecture us now.

... about Granada meeting

Ruling MP: You are going to meet Aliyev in Granada tomorrow. What are the expectations?

PASHINYAN: We had high expectations and hoped to sign an important document. This is the document that the opposition presented as "treason". They even wanted to block the airport to prevent me from signing it.

The opposition's efforts failed, and we maintained our strong will, but sadly Azerbaijan has canceled the meeting. Let's record the following: the puppet opposition won't get their bonus paychecks because it wasn't them who derailed this meeting.

But we will still be present in Granada. We will present our stance. Hopefully, we will sign a document ASAP. Sadly it won't happen tomorrow.

MP: Does this destroy the narrative that the [Western-hosted] negotiations are anti-Armenian? Otherwise, why would Azerbaijan reject it?

PASHINYAN: The document is neither anti-Azerbaijan nor anti-Armenian. It must be balanced so both sides can sign it. However the problem is that certain foreign forces see an opportunity to use marginalized puppets to derail these efforts.

... the peace agreement

MP: Were you hoping/planning to sign any document in Granada?

PASHINYAN: We need the following: 1) AM and AZ recognize one another's territorial integrity with a specific km^2 number. 2) Alma-Ata Declaration and the 1975 or some newer maps are used for demarcating borders. 3) Regional trade routes open without violating the host states' sovereignty and territorial integrity.

The aforementioned 3 principles cover 70% of the peace agreement. This 70% is the hardest part. Azerbaijan keeps rejecting those principles. I'm ready to sign that document right at this moment. This is what we were supposed to discuss in Granada.

... "lowering the bar" for Nagorno-Karabakh's status was a joint strategy between Yerevan and Stepanakert: Pashinyan

PASHINYAN: I couldn't answer the question about "lowering the bar" earlier for objective reasons. I'll reveal the details now, although I still have doubts whether this is a good idea, but the public deserves to know.

Yes, we lowered the bar, and here is the secret: it was done with the knowledge of our Nagorno-Karabakh colleagues and with a prior agreement.

But here is what happened instead: we lowered the bar but Nagorno-Karabakh proceeded to increase the bar [nothing less than full de jure independence]. They did so under the pressure of your faction [opposition parties in Armenia].

Had the Nagorno-Karabakh government followed our pre-approved plan, it wouldn't end like this. We were headed towards achieving the consolidation of the international community's support.

You know very well what happened. [The West] offered Nagorno-Karabakh to meet Azerbaijan. Why did they reject it? Don't we want to know? Because someone PREVENTED Nagorno-Karabakh from accepting the [Western] offer. Who prohibited them? Everyone pretends they don't know [sarcastic smile]. //

[article,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7lXt1ETpBs?t=6003) [article,](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7lXt1ETpBs?t=7201) [article,](https://www.civilnet.am/news/753290/ղարաբաղի-հարցում-նշաձողը-իջեցրինք-լեռնային-ղարաբաղի-գործընկերների-հետ-համաձայնեցմամբ/)

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Link to original report and comments: https://www.reddit.com/r/armenia/comments/17093ry/pashinyans_plan_to_rally_western_support_by/