 The Armenians realized that nominating an Armenian premier would cause the Ottomans to attack Russian Armenia, which was on the front-line since the loss of Kars.Accordingly, Kajaznuni and his fellow Dashnaks allowed the Seym to confirm their cabinet positions on April 26, 1918.Kajaznuni also accompanied Chkhenkeli as a delegate to the Batumi Peace Conference that began on May 11, 1918.