The Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF), in a statement today, accuses the Armenian government and Azerbaijan of pressuring Artsakh authorities to dismiss Ruben Vardanyan as state minister.

The ARF’s Central Bureau says Artsakh authorities dismissed Vardanyan from the post last week despite his popularity in Artsakh and without consulting other political players.

“This attitude is unacceptable and the biggest blow to the internal unity of the Republic of Artsakh,” the statement reads.

Photo: Ruben Vardanyan's Facebook page