Russia recalls Envoy to Armenia over EU ties ahead of vote
Russia has recalled its Ambassador to Armenia in response to Armenia's growing ties with the European Union ahead of an upcoming election. This move reflects tensions between Armenia and Russia, particularly as Armenia seeks closer relations with the West despite its economic reliance on Moscow. The situation is further complicated by Armenia's dissatisfaction with Russia's support during conflicts with Azerbaijan.
- ▪Russia recalled its Ambassador to Armenia for consultations due to Armenia's rapprochement with the EU.
- ▪A Russian-led economic union is considering suspending Armenia for pursuing EU membership.
- ▪Opinion polls indicate that pro-Western Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's party is leading ahead of the election.
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Russia said on Saturday (May 30, 2026) it had recalled its Ambassador to Armenia for consultations in protest at its rapprochement with the European Union (EU) as a Sunday (June 7, 2026) election nears.Formally allied to Russia, the Caucasus nation of around 3 million people has been deepening ties with the West in recent years despite its economic dependence on Moscow.“The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia, Sergei Pavlovich Kopyrkin, has been recalled to Moscow for consultations in connection with steps taken by the Armenian leadership toward rapprochement with the European Union,” Russia’s Foreign Ministry said in a statement about Envoy Mr. Kopyrkin.
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