Armenia rejects use of its territory for foreign military action

Armenia’s Foreign Ministry has reaffirmed that the country’s territory cannot be used by any third party to carry out military operations against neighbouring states.

Spokesperson Ani Badalyan made the statement on social media, responding to what she called false reports in the press. 

“In response to certain fabricated reports circulating in the media, the Republic of Armenia reaffirms its principled position that the territory of the Republic of Armenia cannot be used by third countries to carry out military actions against any of the neighbouring states,” the statement said.

Ukraine’s military intelligence service (GUR) recently claimed that Russia is expanding its military presence in Armenia, including the rapid reinforcement of its base in Gyumri. According to GUR, the move comes amid renewed tension between Armenia and Azerbaijan and aims to strengthen Moscow’s political and military leverage in the South Caucasus.

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