Suspicious people in Russian uniforms are on duty near the houses of emigrants from the Russian Federation living in Armenia, as well as at public events. They often ask neighbors and others about the objects they are observing. Artur Sakunts from the Helsinki Citizens' Assembly spoke about this.
According to the Assembly, Russian law enforcement agencies or intelligence services are conducting illegal intelligence activities without permission from Yerevan. The Ministry of Internal Affairs and the Prosecutor's Office of Armenia reported that they would conduct an appropriate investigation.
At the end of 2023, mobilized Dmitry Setrakov, who left Russia for Armenia and did not want to fight in Ukraine, was deported back. He was detained in the city of Gyumri by the Russian military police and held at a Russian military base.
Journalist Ian Shenkman, who left Russia for Armenia, said that surveillance of Russians lasts for at least two years, including at anti-war rallies.
