Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that former President Robert Kocharyan, who heads the Armenia bloc, should be held criminally responsible. The head of government emphasized that all documentary evidence related to the events of March 1, 2008, is publicly available, and those responsible, including Kocharyan, must be punished.

"Justice demands that the guilty be punished. The investigation into the circumstances of March 1 has been completed, as all the case materials and facts are available, and it is clear that these events were instigated by Robert Kocharyan. His responsibility is undeniable," Pashinyan stated.

He added that until this happens, "the government will not be able to convince citizens of the existence of a fair justice system in the country."

Mass protests erupted in Armenia following the February 19, 2008, presidential elections initiated by one of the candidates, the country's first president, Levon Ter-Petrosyan. He and his supporters contested the election results, which gave victory to Serzh Sargsyan, a protégé of Robert Kocharyan. On March 1, large-scale riots and clashes between demonstrators and law enforcement erupted, resulting in the deaths of ten people.

Previously, Nikol Pashinyan expressed confidence that the upcoming elections on June 7, 2026, would be decisive and serve as the last chance for the political forces associated with his opponents—Robert Kocharyan, Samvel Karapetyan, and Serzh Sargsyan. Experts note that parties such as Strong Armenia (led by pro-Russian oligarch and Russian citizen Samvel Karapetyan), Armenia (led by Robert Kocharyan), and Prosperous Armenia demonstrate the most pro-Russian leanings.

In the 2021 parliamentary elections, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party received 53.92% of the vote. Robert Kocharyan's Armenia bloc, despite active support from the Kremlin, managed to secure only 21.04% of the vote.