On October 28, Edward Asryan, Chief of the General Staff of the Armenian Armed Forces, responded to questions about soldier fatalities and Azerbaijan's presence in Armenian territory. His responses appeared measured and cautious.

Addressing fatalities within the army, Asryan stated, “From the lowest commander to the Chief of the General Staff, each bears responsibility according to their role.” He discouraged direct comparisons to previous years, stating that each serviceman’s life is precious and that no increase in such incidents has occurred since 2022-2023. However, human rights advocates and experts dispute this, suggesting an uptick in fatalities.

When asked about regaining territories occupied by Azerbaijan, Asryan aligned with the Prime Minister’s stance, asserting that Armenia would not attempt to reclaim these lands through military means. He noted that demarcation efforts are underway to reestablish Armenia’s sovereign borders and described the current border situation as “relatively stable,” stating there is no immediate threat of escalation from Azerbaijan.

In response to concerns about potential conflict following the COP29 summit in Baku, Asryan emphasized that the General Staff does not foresee an imminent war threat, projecting a possible 1-7 month period of stability. He added that Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan’s evaluation of the military-political landscape is based on a broader timeframe, extending from six months to a year.