Armenian PM accuses CSTO members of aiding Azerbaijan in 2020 conflict

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has accused at least two member countries of the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) of aiding Azerbaijan in preparations for the 44-day war in 2020, actions which he claims were against Armenia’s interests.

At a government session in parliament, Pashinyan addressed these allegations in response to a query from an MP regarding recent comments by Belarus President Aleksandr Lukashenko during his visit to Azerbaijan, Caliber.Az reports citing Armenian media.

"Now, as soon as such an occasion presents itself, I can say straightforwardly: our allies - not from our side - took part in the preparations for the 44-day war. And I know at least two CSTO countries that participated in this. These countries may have created an imitation of helping us," Pashinyan stated.