Armenia will be free: Russians kicked out from Armenia

Armenia is executing a strategic withdrawal from the Russian security sphere by reclaiming control over sovereign borders and critical infrastructure. The removal of Russian personnel from the Zvartnots Airport and key crossings on the Iranian and Turkish borders underscores a systematic dismantling of Moscow’s influence. Concurrently, the halving of Russian military presence and the suspension of joint air-defense data sharing reflect a profound loss of trust in the CSTO framework. Yerevan is increasingly prioritizing Western partnerships, evidenced by the anticipated deployment of specialized monitoring units in the Syunik region. This paradigm shift signals the collapse of the Russian-led security umbrella in the South Caucasus. Consequently, Armenia is transitioning from a subordinate client state to an actor seeking diversified security guarantees in a post-unipolar regional environment.

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