Armenian public organizations including Homeland Shield, Reserve Officers, and Reserve Officers of the National Security Service urged Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to approve the aid package proposed by the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) for the deployment of peacekeeping forces along the border with Azerbaijan. The letter was reported by TASS and subsequent summaries note the urgency of the request in light of regional tensions.
In their statement, the groups highlighted concerns about ongoing threats to Armenia and Artsakh, stressing the high likelihood of renewed large-scale hostilities. They called on Pashinyan to sign the aid package without delay, reiterating that CSTO officials had recommended activating peacekeeping contingents as a stabilizing measure. The appeal underscored the importance of prompt government action to deter potential escalation and to safeguard the population and territorial integrity.
The signatories also pressed leaders of state security agencies to demonstrate resolve within their existing authority. Their aim was to ensure that precautionary steps are taken to prevent developments that could threaten Armenia and potentially trigger a broader conflict in the region.
During a government meeting on September 7, Prime Minister Pashinyan stated that Azerbaijan had begun concentrating troops along Armenia’s border and near Nagorno-Karabakh. He noted a notable deterioration in the military-political situation over the previous week, signaling heightened regional fragility and the risk of rapid changes on the ground.
In response, the Azerbaijani Ministry of Foreign Affairs dismissed Pashinyan’s remarks about troop concentrations as political manipulation, signaling ongoing friction between the two governments. The back-and-forth occurs amid broader efforts to manage the sensitive issue of how borders and administrative boundaries are recognized and defended.
Recent discussions between Armenia and Azerbaijan had previously resulted in mutual recognition of each other’s territorial integrity, a framework that has been challenged repeatedly by new tensions and incidents near and within the contested regions. Analysts caution that the situation remains volatile, with external actors and regional dynamics influencing both sides’ strategic calculations. The CSTO’s proposed peacekeeping framework remains a focal point for regional stability efforts, even as national leaders weigh security guarantees, international observers, and the prospects for future negotiations.
Observers emphasize the need for transparent, measured responses that reduce the risk of miscalculation while addressing humanitarian concerns and civilian protection. The current discourse reflects a broader pattern in which defense postures, regional alliances, and international assurances intersect with local security needs. Stakeholders insist that any decision on peacekeeping deployments should be guided by clear mandates, appropriate rules of engagement, and sustainable disengagement mechanisms to prevent a relapse into conflict.
As the situation develops, the international community continues to monitor the border area for signs of escalation and to support diplomatic channels aimed at reducing tensions. The balance between deterrence and dialogue remains central to ongoing efforts to stabilize the South Caucasus and to promote long-term peace in a region with a history of volatile flashpoints.