Armenian parliament ratifies treaty on joint air defense system with Russia

‘Armenian lawmakers have ratified an agreement on joining a unified air defense system with Russia in the Caucasus region.
A total of 102 out of 131 lawmakers voted in favor of the deal on Thursday, while eight voted against it.
Armenia’s Deputy Defense Minister Ara Nazaryan applauded the deal as a boost to the landlocked Caucasus country‘s defense system.
“With this agreement we will be able to use the technical capabilities and resources of Russia’s air defense, including weapons, aircraft, and the ability to use fighter aircraft,” Nazaryan added.’
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