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2021-02-25 17:50:48 The United States Embassy is closely following ongoing developments in Armenia, including statements by relevant stakeholders. We encourage all parties to exercise calm and restraint and to de-escalate tensions peacefully, without violence. The United States is committed to supporting Armenia’s democratic reforms, in line with our shared values, and stresses the importance of democratic institutions and processes as Armenians look to address their political differences through dialogue. [US Embassy in Yerevan] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 17:48:02 We are sending delegation to the RA President to discuss the current situation in the country and find means for solution. [Ishkhan Saghatelyan, Motherland Salvation Movement Co-ordinator] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 17:47:15 The power of the people in the country shouldn’t be questioned. All attempts to involve the country in violence, provocations and civil war must be strictly stopped by the NSS, the Police and the people. [Nikol Pashinyan] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 17:43:10 The army can’t look back, can’t be involved in the political process, the army must obey only the people and the political power elected by the people. Who acts outside this logic acts against the people, against the state, against the law, against the security of Armenia. [Nikol Pashinyan] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 17:40:10 PM Nikol Pashinyan’s supporters are marching in Yerevan Open / Comment

2021-02-25 17:37:39 Investigative Committee calls for vigilance, not to give in to provocation, refrain from illegal actions and warn that any similar actions will get adequate legal assessment. [RA Investigative Committee] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 17:23:05 RA Armed Forces fully protect the borders of our Motherland and ensure their security. Army is a non-political structure, and any attempt of the Armed Forces to take part in any political processes are not acceptable. Any such attempt threatens the stability and security of the RA. RA MoD will adequately respond to every similar action. [RA MoD] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 17:13:53 People demanding PM Nikol Pashinyan’s resignation are heading to the building of the National Assembly up Baghramyan street. Open / Comment

2021-02-25 17:06:52 This is not a military coup attempt, the army has authority to indicate the main enemy, who threatens the RA security, and the Army did it – it is Nikol Pashinyan. I call upon the MPs of My Step faction – leave this faction, in any case, in historical perspective, Nikol Pashinyan will bear a black spot on him, he is the person who broke down our country and continues to do it every day. I call upon people to fulfil what we have commenced. [Vazgen Manukyan, oppositional candidate for the PM] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 16:51:07 President Armen Sarkissian has called for vigilance, soberness and restraint amid political tensions.

“Today, when we have not yet overcome the consequences of the war unleashed against Artsakh, when we have thousands of victims and wounded, when there are serious regional threats, we are, unfortunately, again in an extremely explosive situation, which is fraught with unpredictable consequences for our state. to result in irreversible losses,” the President said.

“The martial law is in place in the country. The external danger is real: declaration of a ceasefire is not a peace treaty. There are many challenges facing Armenia and Artsakh,” he added.

The President called on everyone – state bodies, law enforcement agencies, political forces, all citizens – to show restraint and common sense, as “every ill-considered word or action increases the tension and deepens the crisis.”

He also called not to give in to provocations, to refrain from calls for hatred and intolerance. |armradio.am| Open / Comment