According to political scientist and international expert Artur Khachikyan, the reality arising from the situation around Ukraine is much more dangerous for Armenia than the “cold war” because Turkey and Russia are now on the same side in many issues.
During the discussion on “Armenian Agenda: Internal Solidarity, Pan-Armenian Resources” on March 30, Artur Khachikyan mentioned, “It creates risks for Armenia. We need a competent government, competent diplomacy, and experienced diplomats who will be able to build our relations with Russia and, if possible, with Turkey and the West because we, in fact, do not have diplomacy now. Our problems are solved by third countries.” Artur Khachikyan stated that the security of Artsakh today is provided by the Russian peacekeepers.
“They can not and they do not have the right to be involved in hostilities. Now the state of Armenia, if there is one, does not deal with the issue of Artsakh anymore. I do not see any actions that will ensure the security of the people of Artsakh. What we have seen in recent days are the first steps taken by the enemy to expel the Armenians. If the correct response is not given to that step, it will continue. Artsakh can really be emptied of its Armenians. The situation is suitable for the enemy for that purpose because Russia is busy with Ukraine and trying to pull Turkey to its side to separate it from the West.”
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