Armenia to Exit CSTO, Says PM Pashinyan

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced Armenia’s intention to withdraw from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), criticizing the alliance for failing its responsibilities during the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict with Azerbaijan. Pashinyan accused CSTO members of colluding with Azerbaijan against Armenia, stating, “We will decide when to leave. We are moving towards a sovereign, peaceful, and secure state with demarcated borders.” He emphasized that Armenia is resolute in its decision and will not return to CSTO.