The possible engagement of CSTO troops in the current military operation in Ukraine is not being discussed. Eduard Aghajanyan, Chair of the Standing Committee on Foreign Relations and an MP from the ruling majority “Civil Contract” Faction of the National Assembly (NA) of Armenia, said this at Monday’s press briefing in the NA.

However, he did not rule out a possible discussion of this matter.

"If a specific situation arises, this matter will be discussed—with the arguments brought," said Aghajanyan.

In his turn, fellow “Civil Contract” Faction MP Vahagn Aleksanyan added that the CSTO envisions the engagement of its troops only in case of armed clashes in the territory of one of its member countries.

Also, the Armenian lawmaker considered the transfer of the aforesaid military operation to the territory of Russia highly unlikely, and noted that Ukraine is not a CSTO member.

To note, Armenia is a member in the CSTO.