Pashinyan’s political force has been the most pro-Russian of all previous governments, and that is proven by the numbers.

Davit Ananyan, parliamentary candidate of the “Wings of Unity” party, speaking to Factor TV, addressed Armenia’s sovereignty, foreign policy, and security challenges, emphasizing that the country’s main problem is the lack of consistent protection of state interests.

According to Ananyan, recent developments have shown that Armenia often does not act as an independent state defending its own interests and priorities, but instead becomes a platform for the agendas of other powers.

“When statements that contradict Armenia’s state interests are voiced in our country, and the authorities remain silent, this is no longer an isolated incident, but a crisis of state thinking,” he noted.

Referring to Armenian-Russian relations, Davit Ananyan stressed that Armenia has a number of important and fundamental issues to discuss with the Russian Federation. According to him, these concern primarily security issues and the activities of the peacekeeping mission around Artsakh, regarding which many questions remain unanswered within Armenian society.

He noted that over the years, certain expectations toward Russia had formed within Armenian society, many of which were overestimated, and that clear answers from Russian partners are also needed on those matters.

“We must place Armenia’s national interests on the table and build relations with all countries and geopolitical centers accordingly. If Russia’s interests align with Armenia’s interests, then cooperation should continue and deepen,” Ananyan emphasized.

He also added that Armenia’s foreign policy must be based exclusively on state and national interests, regardless of which global power or geopolitical bloc the country is building relations with.

More details in the video.