Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
  • x
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out five extremely violent raids on the western areas of Gaza City
Al Mayadeen's correspondent in Gaza: The Israeli occupation carried out major bombings in the Gaza Strip, the most violent since October 7
Yemeni Armed Forces spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree: The missile force carried out a major operation using the Palestine 2 ballistic hypersonic missile, hitting several targets in occupied Yafa.
Sirens sound in large areas of occupied Palestine after a missile launch from Yemen was detected
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: 14 martyrs arrive at al-Shifa Hospital following Israeli massacre of al-Sultan Family north of Gaza.
Qatari PM: We must not surrender to the arrogance of extremists and pursue our quest for a 'two-state solution'
Qatari PM: The only path to peace begins through negotiations and a ceasefire
Qatari PM: We demand that the Security Council assume its historical responsibility, as silence in the face of the law of the jungle undermines international peace and destabilizes the UN system
Qatari PM: The extremists who rule "Israel" do not care about the lives of the "hostages"; otherwise, how can the timing and location of the attack be explained?
Qatari PM: 'Israel's' attack on Hamas leaders in Doha is a violation of Qatar's sovereignty

Armenia ratifies ICC Rome Statute moving step further away from Russia

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 3 Oct 2023 22:33
3 Min Read

The Armenian Parliament ratifies the Rome Statute in a 60-22 vote, and Moscow comments on the decision.

  • x
  • Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union Forum at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, May 25, 2023. (Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
    Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Eurasian Economic Union Forum at the Kremlin, in Moscow, Russia, on May 25, 2023 (Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Bringing Armenia under the jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court (ICC), the parliament in Yerevan ratified the Rome Statute as the country pivots closer to the West and is a step away from its decade-long allyship with Russia.

Given that the ICC has issued an arrest warrant against Russian President Vladimir Putin, Armenia, who is now closer to becoming a member of the Court, is expected, as are other members, to arrest Putin if he were to land on its territory.

In that regard, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov has dubbed the ratification as "wrong", highlighting, "We absolutely do not agree with the words of Armenian Prime Minister [Nikol] Pashinyan that Armenia's decision to join the Rome Statute is due to the "inadequacy" of the CSTO and the Armenian-Russian partnership's tools to ensure Armenia's security."

Moreover, Peskov stressed that "it is not so. And I think that, in the end, the majority in Armenia understands that the tools of the CSTO and the Armenian-Russian partnership are absolutely irreplaceable at this moment."

Read more: If world remains silent, Azerbaijan could invade Armenia: Ambassador

In Yerevan, the vote highlighted a growing schism as 22 of the Armenian opposition voted against the ratification while 60 voted for it. The schism underscored Armenia's need to position itself on the global stage amid the current critical juncture. 

The Armenian President must now have 60 days to sign the ratification before it goes into effect.

Related News

WP: Trump escalates fight with ICC via sanctions on Palestinian NGOs

Iran slams US sanctions on ICC judges, prosecutors

It is important to note that Yerevan has been witnessing mass protests since Pashinyan announced the recognition of Azerbaijani sovereignty over Nagorno-Karabakh leading to mass arrests while simultaneously an exodus of ethnic Armenians that left the region after the Azeri military entered Nagorno-Karabakh as part of a military operation to allegedly secure the region.

The Rome Statute was established in 1998, and in 1999 Armenia signed the statute but did not ratify it given clear constitutional contradictions. However, in 2015, Armenia adopted a new constitution after which the Constitutional Court declared the obstacles were cleared for a ratification vote.

Read more: Armenia's Pashinyan not intending to resign amid protests

Nagorno-Karabakh to no longer exist as institutions set to dissolve

The President of the unrecognized Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh), Samvel Shahramanyan, signed on September 28 a decree that dictates the termination of the existence of the republic he heads.

"Based on the priority of ensuring the physical security and vital interests of the people of Karabakh, taking into account the agreement reached through the mediation of the command of the Russian peacekeeping contingent with representatives of Azerbaijan that free, voluntary, and unimpeded passage of residents of Nagorno-Karabakh, including military personnel who have laid down their arms, with their property is ensured on their vehicles along the Lachin corridor ... a decision was made: to dissolve all state institutions and organizations under their departmental subordination until January 1, 2024," the decree read.

The decree added that subsequently, "the Republic of Nagorno-Karabakh (Artsakh) ceases to exist."

According to reports, the decree is set to take effect immediately after publication.

Read more: Germany welcomes Azerbaijan decision of observers in Nagorno-Karabakh

  • International Criminal Court
  • ICC
  • Russia
  • Armenia
  • Nikol Pashinyan
  • Dmitry Peskov

Most Read

The damaged building in the Katara neighborhood, Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025 (Social media)

Hamas delegation survives Israeli assassination attempt in Qatar

  • Politics
  • 9 Sep 2025
Israeli police and rescue teams respond at the scene of a shooting attack where several people killed and injured in Jerusalem, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025 (AP)

Al-Quds shooting: 7 settlers killed, several critically injured

  • Politics
  • 8 Sep 2025
Pro-"Israel" conservative Charlie Kirk shot during Utah speech

Pro-'Israel' far-right Charlie Kirk shot dead during Utah speech

  • US & Canada
  • 11 Sep 2025
Damage sustained after a Yemeni drone exploded in Ramon Airport, southern occupied Palestine, Sunday, September 7, 2025 (Social Media)

Yemeni drone successfully hits Ramon Airport in southern Palestine

  • Politics
  • 7 Sep 2025

Coverage

All
The Ummah's Martyrs

Read Next

All
Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli military strike on a building in Gaza City, Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Al Zanoun)
Politics

Israeli bombs kill 45 in Gaza as schools, homes targeted

Lapid: Egypt’s Arab Force plan a 'severe blow' to normalization
Palestine

Lapid: Egypt’s Arab Force plan a 'severe blow' to normalization

Hamas: Over one million in Gaza face ethnic cleansing
Palestine

Over one million in Gaza face ethnic cleansing: Palestinian Resistance

Head of the National Security Committee in Iran’s Parliament, MP Ebrahim Azizi. (Tasnim News Agency)
Politics

Iran parliament security chief: NPT exit on table if snapback invoked

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • x
  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS