Independence Day and tensions around “Erebuni.” Can Moscow change Yerevan’s course? Alpha News Room 21․09․2026

Today in Alpha News Room:

🔹 Today, Armenia celebrates the most important and significant day of the restoration of statehood – Independence Day

🔹 Messages from spiritual leaders on the occasion of Independence Day: calls for unity and the creation of the Motherland

🔹 Relatives of fallen soldiers have been at “Erebuni” since early morning to prevent representatives of the authorities from entering the military pantheon

🔹 The second President of the RA, in his message, touched upon the path of statehood, the loss of Artsakh, the surrender of sovereignty, and the difficult situation in the country, emphasizing the need to awaken society and restore independence

🔹 Leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party Gagik Tsarukyan, on the occasion of the 35th anniversary of independence, addressed a message from the “Yerevan-Kentron” penitentiary, emphasizing the importance of internal unity and confidence in one’s own strength

🔹 Independence must be protected by a strong army: message from “Strong Armenia”

🔹 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov emphasized the importance of maintaining active dialogue and comprehensive cooperation between the two countries, which corresponds to the mutual interests of the Armenian and Russian peoples

🔹 Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko, in his message on the occasion of Armenia’s Independence Day, emphasized the importance of bilateral friendly ties and cooperation

🔹 The USA is looking forward to the advancement of TRIPP and the opening of new opportunities: Marco Rubio’s congratulation

🔹 The Declaration of Independence of Armenia and national interests: open meeting-discussion in the Lovers’ Park

🔹 In the current difficult conditions, it is necessary to be united and cohesive around the Motherland: Karekin II

🔹 Independence is a gift from God that must be preserved with fidelity: Aram I

🔹 Can Moscow change Yerevan’s course? Koltashov – on the upcoming meeting of Pashinyan and Putin

🔹 The USA considers Armenia as a lever against Iran, but does not propose specific steps: Malek Dudakov