May 25, 2026
For the development of relations between Russia and Armenia, a constructive leadership in Yerevan is needed. The choice of the path is up to the people of Armenia. Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, said in a conversation with RIA Novosti.
Medvedev stated that the Prime Minister of Armenia, Nikol Pashinyan, has chosen the path of severing relations with Russia, which will harm the entire Armenian nation and the country’s economy.
“We are ready to continue developing effective, mutually beneficial cooperation and equal cooperation with Armenia and its people. But in order for this to happen, our ally must have a constructive leadership that is ready to be friends with Russia,” said the Deputy Chairman of the Security Council of Russia.
According to him, as a result of Pashinyan’s dangerous path, the people of Armenia will lose the Russian market and the entire Eurasian Economic Union.
“It seems that he considers us fools. At the same time, he made a big mistake in his calculations and is following a path that is extremely dangerous for his country,” Medvedev said.
He reminded that Pashinyan’s policy may lead to Yerevan having to buy Russian gas at European prices, which are three times more expensive than the current price. The vice president of the Security Council suggested to the Prime Minister of Armenia to ask the citizens if they are ready for such a price.
“Armenia is historically a very close country for us, our strategic partner. I emphasize: the fraternal people of Armenia, not any Armenian leader,” he said, answering the question whether Russia has changed its attitude towards Armenia as a partner.
Medvedev added that during his first conversation with Pashinyan, he raised the topic of special relations between Russia and the Armenian people.
“When we first met, he said: “You will never accept me. I am a stranger to you,” Medvedev recalled.
The vice-chairman of the Security Council added that at that moment he assured the head of the Armenian government that “there are no friends or enemies” for Moscow. At that time, Medvedev reminded Pashinyan that “more Armenians live in Russia than in Armenia itself.”
At the same time, the vice president of the Security Council noted that the conversation did not have any impact on the Prime Minister of Armenia. “He did not pay attention to these words and did not appreciate the many examples of brotherly help and support from Russia.”
Moreover, Medvedev emphasized that Pashinyan is not a “guarantor of peace” for Armenia, but simply “a scoundrel who has been elevated to power for some time.”
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