Pashinyan: 'We want to have normal relations with Russia, but some TV channels have crossed line'

Armenia wants to have normal, friendly relations with Russia based on mutual respect, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said at a press conference, Report informs via Armenian media.

Referring to the issue of stopping the retransmission of Russian TV channels, he noted that Armenia is not looking for confrontation, contradictions, or any kind of conflict situation with Russia. But some Russian TV channels "have crossed all boundaries," he added.

"I have very respectful, open, sincere relations with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Mishustin. I don't want us to make such a decision. It seems that there are forces in Russia that want to force us to make these decisions. If they force us too much, what can we do? But I don't want to, I tell you honestly," the prime minister said.