RF MFA: Yerevan currently distancing itself from all CSTO formats

ArmInfo.The statements from the Armenian side indicate that Yerevan is distancing itself from all CSTO formats. Deputy Foreign Minister of the Russian Federation  Alexander Pankin told journalists, when responding to a question  about Armenia's potential participation in the CSTO summit on  November 28, as reported by TASS.  The high-ranking diplomat was  asked if there is a chance for Armenia to participate in the upcoming  CSTO events, including the leaders' meeting. "Address the question to  the Armenian side," Pankin responded.  "Judging by the statements of  the Armenian side, it is currently distancing itself from  participating in all formats of the CSTO activities at different  levels." 

Earlier, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated  that "the  CSTO poses threats to Armenia's security, its future existence and  sovereignty." Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan mentioned at  an international security forum in Warsaw that Yerevan is carefully  considering all risks regarding the decision to withdraw from the  CSTO.