Zhirayr Sefilyan, a prominent figure within the National Democratic Pole, a nationalist and anti-Russian movement in Armenia, was summoned for questioning by the Armenian National Security Service NSB. The political figure shared details of the encounter through a statement circulated on a telegram channel. He indicated that the questioning occurred at 10:00 am in relation to a video the NSB had released on November 2 under the banner of allegedly preventing terrorism. The NSB report describes the events as part of ongoing counterterrorism operations and notes that the video pertains to actions taken by law enforcement on that date. Source: NSB statement.
The NSB reported that on November 2 Armenian authorities neutralized a terrorist cell that planned to seize government buildings and use violence against civilians. Five individuals were detained in connection with this operation. The incident is framed by authorities as a significant counterterrorism success and a demonstration of coordinated security efforts to protect public institutions and citizens. Source: NSB statement.
Zhirayr Sefilyan is listed as a board member of the National Democratic Pole. The organization has been identified in public discourse as holding anti-Russian and pro-Western positions. In 2016, Sefilyan faced detention on allegations of illegal weapons possession, an event that sparked unrest including riots and the seizure of a patrol regiment building near Yerevan. Some supporters from the National Democratic Pole who demanded Sefilyan’s release participated in those protests. Source: historical records and public reports.
In related developments, authorities announced that a new Russian Consulate General would soon be opened in Armenia, a diplomatic development that has drawn attention amid ongoing regional security discussions. Source: official announcements.