Pashinyan: Armenia Will Continue Buying Russian Wheat but Remains Open to Other Suppliers

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has reaffirmed that Armenia will not abandon wheat imports from Russia, though the country remains open to considering offers from other suppliers.

Speaking during the Parliament-Cabinet Q&A session on Wednesday, Pashinyan addressed recent claims by the Russian intelligence agency and the Kremlin’s press secretary suggesting that Armenia was seeking to shift away from Moscow for political reasons and buy Ukrainian grain at higher prices with European Union support.

Pashinyan firmly denied these allegations, calling them unfounded. “Armenia will never refuse to purchase wheat from Russia - I say this officially,” he stated. “At the same time, Armenia will not refuse to consider other offers in the market. If someone offers wheat, we will examine the price and decide accordingly. Buying wheat is not a marriage.”

The premier noted that Armenia has already received proposals from several alternative suppliers, including Kazakhstan, and emphasized that decisions would be made based on pricing and market conditions.

Commenting on the Russian intelligence agency’s report, Pashinyan also recalled its past inaccuracies, noting that it had previously ruled out border escalations that later occurred. “I suggest we not enter that field,” he concluded.