The arrest of Ghukasyan is a political absurdity. Zakharova

22.01.2026 18:37 | Category Politics

Maria Zakharova, spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia, commented on the criminal prosecution against Gyumri Mayor Vardan Ghukasyan, who is currently in custody.

Zakharova repeated that criminal prosecution for statements in favor of strengthening relations with a traditional ally is absurd in itself.

Russia has always defended and remains loyal to the idea of Armenia being a sovereign, independent and prosperous state. And this commitment is not just words. These are the steps that are taken based on this political logic and will, he added during the briefing.

He also noted that the reaction of the Armenian leadership to Ghukasyan's statements is surprisingly inconsistent with how Yerevan sometimes prefers to ignore the comments of a number of countries, including European countries.

"...We have not seen any judicial process, let alone arrests, against those who call to enter the European Union without looking back. Joining the EU, however, is really about giving up a part of sovereignty. This approach coincides with one of the articles of the RA Criminal Code. Why not hold accountable those who, by pushing Armenia towards the EU, literally call on the country to give up its sovereignty, in whole or in part? Let them see what is happening inside the EU now," he added.

More News

The Catholicos blessed the investigator who interrogated him and his family. details (video)

The RA government considers prisoners as an object of dirty political trade. Larisa Alaverdyan (video)

2 million 489 thousand 31 citizens have the right to vote in the NA elections. CEC

NATO fighters will conduct training flights in Estonia

CP published the voting results. the names of 50 lucky people are known

Who are the 10 candidates with the most votes?

The preliminary results of the 1st round of voting for the approval of the electoral list of the KP party: h. As of 10:00 p.m

Armenia becomes a tool of the West in the fight against Russia. Coming soon

The Prosecutor's Office initiated a criminal prosecution against the Catholicos. lawyer Ara Zohrabyan (video)

Khachatur Sukiasyan is a doctor, Gurgen Arsenyan is a speech therapist, aren't they oligarchs? there will be no election (video)

A criminal case was initiated against Vehapar, he was banned from leaving Armenia

"By a friendly country, we mean Turkey." what did Pashinyan expect yesterday, who will buy the railway (video)

As of now, there is no specific competitor for KP. President of the National Assembly

It turns out that the people had a very bad influence on the patriotic and almost allied Nikol. Artak Zakaryan

After Vance's visit, it was not the prisoners who came, but the representatives of the special services of Azerbaijan. Edgar Ghazaryan

Exceptional situation. The government in Armenia is attacking its own church. Robert Amsterdam (video)

Many police forces are currently guarding the rectory of Masyatsotn diocese. what's going on (video)

Pashinyan crossed the red lines a long time ago. his activity is built on the logic of PR (video)

I made statements under emotions that I am not proud of. I apologize (video)

DIRECTLY: There are internal elections in KP. Pashinyan presents the situation

The arrest of Ghukasyan is a political absurdity. Zakharova

Most read

They grabbed the child from behind and started beating him. exclusive details from the case of the 13-year-old child of Jrashen

Relatives of the abducted 15-year-old girl appeal to law enforcement, demanding to find the child

Pashinyan's harsh reaction to the Episcopal meeting: Rubio called Russia's demands a difficult concession (video)

Khachatur Sukiasyan is a doctor, Gurgen Arsenyan is a speech therapist, aren't they oligarchs? there will be no election (video)

The Mother See issued a statement regarding the persecution of Garegin B

"By a friendly country, we mean Turkey." what did Pashinyan expect yesterday, who will buy the railway (video)

Kind and enlightened Alla Hakobyan passed away prematurely

As of now, there is no specific competitor for KP. President of the National Assembly

The Prosecutor's Office initiated a criminal prosecution against the Catholicos. lawyer Ara Zohrabyan (video)

News

Products found to be hazardous to the mobility of the elderly

The Godfather and Apocalypse Now Star Robert Duvall Dies

The result of Harutyun Harutyunyan in the Winter Olympics is known

The fire at one of the gas stations in Tallinn has been extinguished. Details:

On February 17, electricity supply to a number of addresses will be temporarily stopped

In Shirak, milk is procured from the villagers for 150-160 drams, it is sold in the store for up to 900 drams. Member of Parliament

"I'm going after my happiness, don't look for me, withdraw the complaint." new details from the rape of a 15-year-old girl

The Catholicos blessed the investigator who interrogated him and his family. details (video)

An explosion occurred at one of the gas stations on Yerevanyan street in Tallinn. Ministry of Internal Affairs

426 drunk drivers were found in 1 week (video)

Orthodox Jews in Israel refuse to serve in the army

The RA government considers prisoners as an object of dirty political trade. Larisa Alaverdyan (video)

2 million 489 thousand 31 citizens have the right to vote in the NA elections. CEC

Ukraine will not repeat the mistake of 2014: Zelensky: RA-Azerbaijan border demarcation commissions will meet (video)

Ukraine received 4.4 million shells from the Czech Republic

The headquarters of NATO's forward ground forces will be located in Rovaniemi

Gaza's health ministry says more than 600 people have been killed in Israel's ceasefire violations

Starmer has called for faster increases in defense spending

Lukashenko denied rumors that Putin banned him from attending the Peace Council in the United States

Georgia will impose up to three years in prison for calls for disobedience to the authorities

More News