Armenian PM's statements on Azerbaijani military spending and arms sales inaccurate, impacting peace talks.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's recent statements hinder peace talks with Azerbaijan, as they contain inaccuracies regarding military expenditures. He claims Azerbaijan spends 17% of its GDP on defense, but it is actually around 4%. Pashinyan's assertions about Armenia procuring lethal weapons are misleading; a deal with Italy involves military transportation, not arms sales. Armenia's economy heavily relies on Russia, raising concerns about its rapid militarization post-2020 Nagorno-Karabakh War.

September 01, 2024
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