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2021-02-25 16:46:02 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov expressed hope for a peaceful settlement to the situation in Armenia in a phone call with his Armenian counterpart Ara Ayvazyan, emphasizing that Moscow viewed the latest developments as an internal affair of Yerevan. |tass.com| Open / Comment

2021-02-25 16:37:55 The announcement of the command leadership of the Armed Forces of the General Staff, issued in the morning of 25 February, hasn’t been directed or pushed by anyone. This is the conviction of the generals and the officers, which has one aim only – to serve the salvation of our Motherland at this critical time. We once again reaffirm our position. [Armed Forces of the General Staff] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 16:20:24 The Office of the Prosecutor General of Armenia has released a statement, warning that any anti-constitutional process, involvement to that process, no matter who will conduct it, will receive the strongest legal assessment.

“The risks of the February 25 statement of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, the discussions and comments on it in public and social platforms have created preconditions of domestic public, political instability in the Republic, and their possible developments can lead to unpredictable, catastrophic consequences for our state and people from security perspective, with serious treats to the legal and constitutional order.

Therefore, the Office of the Prosecutor General calls on to stay within the regulations of the Constitution of Armenia and avoid irresponsible actions, refrain from any initiative endangering the legal order in the country, the attempts of engaging the Armed Forces to the domestic processes, any action directed against the public order”, the Office said in a statement.|armenpress.am| Open / Comment

2021-02-25 16:08:36 The Armenian Church says it is following with “deep concern” the ongoing developments that are taking place after the Armed Forces high command’s statement and the Prime Minister’s statements that followed it.

“In this crisis, post-war situation, when our homeland is withstanding numerous political, economic and social challenges, the constant accusations and calls for political vengeances are threatening national unity and security,” the Mother See of Holy Etchmiatsin said in a statement. |armenpress.am| Open / Comment

2021-02-25 16:06:18 Prosperous Armenia faction along with the Bright Armenia has initiated extra-ordinary sessions. We must discuss this situation and find all means of the settlement of this situation. We should avoid clashes. [Arman Abovyan, MP from Prosperous Armenia faction] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 15:58:18 The surrenders within the framework of their treacherous efforts to destroy Aremnia are trying to provoke civil clashes. The band, which brought us to the edge of the catastrophe, is ready for new dastardly steps in order to preserve its power. [Republican Party of Armenia] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 15:47:11 The internal political crisis is getting deeper, and there is a need to immediately return the processes to political channels. In other case there is a danger of huge clashes and new “March 1st”. We shouldn’t forget this lesson and allow Armenians to raise hands against each other. The processes should be constitutional and there should be transfer of power without clashes. The solution of the political crisis is no longer possible without the PM’s resignation. [Council of the Bright Armenia Party] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 15:34:25 The Kremlin is concerned by the developments in Armenia but believes it is exclusively a domestic affair of the country. [Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov] |tass.ru| Open / Comment

2021-02-25 15:29:36 We have no internal enemies, but there are some issues to be discussed. The Armed Forces are obedient to the people and the Prime Minister, there are no other options. I think, the risk of the coup is manageable, it is an emotional reaction, we shouldn’t treat our brothers strictly. [RA PM Nikol Pashinyan] Open / Comment

2021-02-25 15:20:22 The ruling My Step bloc of the Armenian parliament has reiterated support to Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan after the General Staff the Armed Forces demanded his resignation.

“This unconstitutional step is aimed at capturing the people’s power and subjecting the state to turmoil in this fragile post-war period, which is fraught also with external security threats. It is regrettable that the people responsible for the country’s security are deliberately displaying irresponsible behavior. My Step faction is united and resolute in preserving the stability of the state and the people’s power and is supporting the prime minister,” the bloc said, calling on citizens to rally in the Republic Square in Yerevan to “peacefully, non-violently exercise our constitutional right.” |armenpress.am| Open / Comment