Arman Tatoyan Appeals to the EU Ambassador in Armenia

He stated that if the EU is countering Russian influence in Armenia’s elections, it should equally counter Azerbaijan’s interference. Tatoyan presented what he described as evidence of both direct and indirect threats coming from Azerbaijan in connection with a possible change of power in Armenia.

“Among the documented cases are the following: a member of Azerbaijan’s ruling party made a public statement warning that an opposition victory in Armenia could prompt Azerbaijan to formally raise territorial claims against Armenia.

A newspaper under the control of the Azerbaijani President’s administration stated that a ‘revanchist’ government in Armenia ‘would have nothing to govern,’ while a media outlet under the control of the Ministry of Defense declared that it is ‘especially important’ for power in Armenia to remain in the hands of forces aligned with Azerbaijan’s strategic objectives. Taken together, these statements represent a coordinated attempt by actors representing state authority in Baku to influence the outcome of Armenia’s elections through intimidation,” the letter states.

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