The CSTO is an intergovernmental military alliance between Russia, Armenia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. It holds military drills annually, hosted by one of its members. This year, Armenia was due to host the drills, amid strained relations with Russia. Last November, Pashinyan refused to sign the CSTO conclusive document, for what it said was a lack of a clear stance on potential Azerbaijani “aggression.” Armenia’s prime minister announced on Tuesday that his country would not host military drills for a Russian-led alliance in 2023, as tensions grow with Moscow over its support in a long-standing conflict with Azerbaijan. What is your take on Armenia-Russia relationship ?
