"Many have long thought that Armenia's destiny is possible only under the patronage of Russia. But the mass displacement of Armenians in Nagorno-Karabakh after Azerbaijan's offensives in 2020 and 2023 showed Moscow's promise of security was untrue."
"We saw that Russia abandoned Armenia, we understood that greatest dreams are not reality. I would like the Armenian moment to also become the moment of transformation for the entire region."
Emmanuel Macron has openly endorsed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, emphasizing Armenia's future with Europe. He criticized Russia for failing to support Armenia post-2020 Nagorno-Karabakh war, which resulted in significant Armenian displacement. Pashinyan faces re-election challenges from pro-Russia parties accusing him of excessive concessions to Azerbaijan. Macron's visit aimed to demonstrate that choosing Europe is a practical choice for Armenians. The EU offered visa and trade liberalization during a summit, with Macron asserting that Armenia's destiny should not rely on Russia's patronage.
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