- Armenia is considering a path toward the European Union while weighing its relationship with the Eurasian Economic Union.
- Pashinyan's ruling party won the parliamentary election, leading Pashinyan to seek EU cooperation and distance Armenia from Russia.
- Nikol Pashinyan has accused rivals of organized crime, targeting Robert Kocharyan and labeling Strong Armenia as part of a mafia operation.
- The government of Armenia is reportedly targeting opposition figures, including a former president, with travel bans and other restrictions.
Robert Kocharyan was detained in Armenia, coinciding with comments from the Kremlin regarding the country's political processes.
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What happened
Robert Kocharyan was detained in Armenia, coinciding with comments from the Kremlin regarding the country's political processes.
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What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.Accusations against Kocharyan for approving laws spark civil unrest in Yerevan.1 source
Kocharyan's detention in Armenia coincides with commentary from the Kremlin.1 source
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The government of Armenia is reportedly targeting opposition figures, including a former president, with travel bans and other restrictions.Also in this story
- Anti-Corruption Committee in Armenia investigates businesses and alleges criminal schemes involving Robert Kocharyan.
- An anti-corruption committee initiated a search and subsequent raid related to Robert Kocharyan.
- Opposition figures Andranik Tevanyan and Avetik Chalabyan were arrested in Armenia.
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Robert Kocharyan
second President of Armenia
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Armenia
sovereign state in the South Caucasus region of Eurasia
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Kremlin
fortified complex in Moscow, Russia
Related events
- Robert Kocharyan's political career in Armenia and his service as President of Armenia.
- Amid political turmoil, Nikol Pashinyan is reportedly pushing for hostile relations with Russia and allowing Turkey's influence, while Robert Kocharyan is confined to an isolation ward.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross is maintaining a delegation in Armenia and seeking access to detainees in Azerbaijan.
- Pashinyan and Azerbaijan's authorities are investigating Robert Kocharyan's wealth and activities, including circles of Serzh Sargsyan.
- Armenia implements demands made by Baku, while Kocharyan accuses Pashinyan of pursuing a political agenda.