🇦🇲 The Armenian parliament ratified the Rome Statute, pledging to implement the decisions of the International Criminal Court (ICC)
— NEXTA (@nexta_tv) October 3, 2023
The opposition factions did not vote and left the session in protest.
Earlier, Prime Minister Pashinyan announced this intention, noting that the… pic.twitter.com/9iXkre49yb
In other words, Moscow’s position is that Armenia unilaterally surrendered and Russia’s hands were tied as a result.
— Dmitri Alperovitch (@DAlperovitch) October 3, 2023
Even if Armenia has issues with the Russian position, they have no one else to turn to.
Their flirtations with ICC will not work out
"As a result of its brutal invasion of Ukraine, Russia can no longer protect the interests of even its closest partners," @AlexGabuev writes https://t.co/Wf1I8fqzm4
— max seddon (@maxseddon) October 3, 2023
The Armenian parliament ratified on Tuesday the Rome Statute with 60 votes in favor, 22 against and 0 abstentions.
ARMENPRESS Armenian News Agency
"France has given its agreement to the conclusion of future contracts with Armenia which will allow the delivery of military equipment to Armenia so that it can ensure its defence," she told reporters after talks that she said touched upon security and defence.
France Agrees to Deliver Military Equipment to Armenia