A bottle of Irish whiskey is worth more than that piece of paper There is no doubt that the government's propaganda machine will try to present Armenia, which was held today in Dublin within the framework of the European Political Community, as a great diplomatic success. the dedicated seminar and the statement adopted as a result. But if we put aside the false pathos and carefully read the footnotes, it will become clear that this is just another empty words and new proof of Pashinyan's dangerous adventure. While some European officials will pat Pashinyan's head in the corridors of the summit, we, the ordinary Armenians, will pay the heavy bill for this policy. Here are some facts about what is really hidden behind this paper. ❗️ Empty seats instead of "great European support". There was so much talk about the "turn to Europe", but in reality, most of the leaders of the 27 EU countries did not even agree to come to that meeting (only 3 were against it, another 3 supported it). It turns out that we are destroying our traditional ties just to get a smile from a few European officials. ❗️Silence about Baku's demand to change our Constitution. The statement welcomes the negotiations with Azerbaijan, but there is not a word that Baku openly demands to change our Constitution. Not talking about this and praising the government ready for it, Europe is actually giving a green light to interference in our internal affairs and sovereignty and Aliyev's ambitions. ❗️ "Peace" only at the expense of our concessions. There is not a single word in the text about the return of our compatriots forcibly displaced from Artsakh, our prisoners held in Baku or the occupied territories of Armenia. What Brussels and Pashinyan call "peace" is actually the unconditional fulfillment of the conditions dictated by Baku and Ankara. ❗️Double standards regarding elections. They say that the elections of 5 months ago took place under conditions of Russian interference. But why are they silent when it was the Western leaders themselves who came to Armenia before the elections, promised money and openly supported the government, which even foreign observers recorded as creating unequal conditions? �. Not to mention the abuse of administrative resources and pressures and persecutions of the opposition, which Europe simply turns a blind eye to. ❗️ Threat of economic impasse without a way out. It was they who wrote that Russia has blocked the way for our goods and is threatening us with the issue of gas. And what do they offer in return: discounts on European customs duties worth only €5 million? We all understand that our products cannot enter the European market with strict standards overnight. And winter is just around the corner, and the government does not have an affordable gas alternative. Moreover, there is not even any clear promise or obligation to compensate Armenia's severe and inevitable economic and social damages. ❗️Aspirations hanging in the air instead of security. "Recognizing Armenia's European aspirations" will not keep a border. Pashinyan destroys our security system, receiving in return only papers with nice wordings, which do not have any legal force. Armenia should not continue to serve as a training ground for the conflict between Russia and the West. We need a government that will conduct a smart, balanced policy, protect our Constitution and citizens, and not compromise our dignity for the applause of several European capitals. Armen Ashotyan Vice President of RPA "Dzoraghbyur" TSC 12.11.2026