Samvel Karapetyan’s address, April 7, 2026

Now it is clear whether the economic war unleashed with Russia because of Pashinyan in July or the changes we will bring to Armenia in June.

Honestly, I am angry with the behavior of the leader of the small group. It was embarrassing in Moscow. But what is worse, with consistent steps it turned our country into a field of geopolitical conflict.

Why was it necessary to try to remove friendly Russia from our region? His presence has somehow never hindered Armenia’s cooperation and trade with other power centers. And I am sure that it will not interfere in the future. Simply put, you need to have intelligence and grace. And then you just have to be reasonable. Our deepest economic ties are with Russia. Russia supplies us with cheap gas, welcomes our seasonal workers, and buys a significant part of our agricultural products. And if he stops all that, what answer will you give to our people, who will become even poorer?

But today’s prime minister is not interested in the fate of our compatriots, the contents of his pocket and refrigerator. The important thing is that he can stay in power for the sake of his own well-being by scaring people with false wars. Of course, it will not stay. We will remove the small group and make friendship with all the countries of the region, with all the power centers.

We saw what happened to Georgia and Ukraine.

We do not need new wars.

Voting for Nicole will get you poverty and hostility with the Russians, polarization and economic collapse. Trust us and we will have real change: a strong economy, unity and lasting peace.

It is time for a strong Armenia.

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