Armenia's President Signs Rome Statute amid Russian Concerns

Recently, Armenia's President defied Russian warnings and signed the Rome Statute, the treaty establishing and governing the International Criminal Court (ICC). This move comes amid growing tensions in Armenia-Russia relations.

  • Armenia's decision to join the ICC comes as its relationship with long-standing ally Russia deteriorates, primarily due to Armenian President’s displeasure with perceived Russian inaction during the conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh.
  • Ethnic Armenians had maintained autonomy in Nagorno-Karabakh for nearly three decades until Azerbaijan launched a swift offensive in September, leading to the region's loss of control by Armenian fighters.
  • Russia had brokered a deal in 2020 to halt the ....
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