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Armenian Speaker Calls for Ban on Russian TV Amid Tensions

7/2/2025

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Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan is calling for a ban on Russian TV broadcasts, highlighting their meddling in Armenia's affairs amid strained relations. This comes on the heels of businessman Samvel Karapetyan's arrest for inciting unrest. As Armenia pivots towards the West, a new law aims for EU accession, defying Kremlin's warnings about dual membership with the EAEU.

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Armenian Parliament Speaker Alen Simonyan is calling for a ban on Russian TV broadcasts, highlighting their meddling in Armenia's affairs amid strained relations. This comes on the heels of businessman Samvel Karapetyan's arrest for inciting unrest. As Armenia pivots towards the West, a new law aims for EU accession, defying Kremlin's warnings about dual membership with the EAEU.