Key facts
- Russia's Kremlin has expressed significant concern over the recent arrests of opposition figures in Armenia.
- Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov specifically highlighted the detention of leaders who advocate for strengthening Russia-Armenia relations.
- Former president and opposition leader Robert Kocharyan was detained and charged with corruption offenses.
- President Vladimir Putin is scheduled to meet with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit.
The Kremlin has voiced significant concern over the recent arrests of opposition leaders in Armenia, with Kremlin aide Yury Ushakov describing the situation as a source of great worry for Russia. Ushakov specifically pointed to the detention of opposition figures who advocate for strengthening traditionally good-neighborly relations between Russia and Armenia.