Budanov says Russian aggression against Armenia is possible

Kyrylo Budanov, head of the Office of the President of Ukraine, has said that a Russian aggression scenario similar to the one used against Ukraine is entirely possible in Armenia, arguing that Russia has sufficient resources to carry it out.

Speaking at the international Architecture of Security Forum, Budanov was asked whether Russia could launch aggression against Armenia following a pattern similar to its actions against Ukraine.

"In my personal opinion, yes, it is absolutely realistic. Why? Geography allows it. And there is no point in comparing Armenia's capabilities with those of the Russian Federation. Everyone understands that," Budanov said.

He added that signals from Moscow toward Yerevan indicating such tensions first began appearing about two years ago.

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