“In these difficult conditions, relations between Russia and Armenia have entered a new phase of adaptation to changing realities,” noted the Russian envoy to Armenia...
Armenia-Russia relations
Trade and investments remain an important element of Russia-Armenia relations, Ambassador Kopyrkin noted...
To the problematic issues that have risen between Yerevan and this military alliance...
Especially taking into account the cooperation between Russia and Armenia in the development of the railway sector...
Sergey Lavrov met with Alen Simonyan, who is in Russia on an official visit, the Russian foreign ministry informed...
Alen Simonyan, Sergey Lavrov discuss Armenia-Russia cooperation within EAEU, CIS, on other platforms
The Armenian National Assembly speaker, who is on an official visit to Russia, met with the Russian FM...
“I would very much like the narrative that sows distrust—and sometimes, lies—not to dominate and not to prevail in the public sphere of our countries,” the Russian FM said...
“It is wrong in the context of everything that we already have and what exists,” Alen Simonyan said...
“Based on the fact that in recent years, our contacts at the highest—political and parliamentary—levels have developed steadily and quite intensively,” Lavrov said...
“Our colleagues in the European Union are very actively working in opposite directions,” the Russian FM noted...
“We take that status of ours seriously,” the Russian FM added...
The Russian FM stated while starting the talks with the visiting speaker of the Armenian National Assembly...
On the margins of Alen Simonyan’s official visit to the Russian capital...
According to the Russian FM, Moscow openly presents its assessments of rapprochement with the EU to Armenian partners...
Zakharova commented on the accusations made against the CSTO...
Alen Simonyan received Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin...
And we are dealing with Russia...
The details regarding Simonyan’s official visit to Russia on February 5 and 6 were discussed...
Due to membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, the Russian FM added...
The country’s Ministry of Internal Affairs prepared a respective bill...
Alen Simonyan descended to the level of personal insults directed at the well-known Russian TV presenter and journalist...
For Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, it is important that Russia be involved in the restoration of railway sections from Armenia to the borders of Azerbaijan and Turkey, according to the first deputy chairman of the Committee for CIS Affairs, Eurasian Integration and Relations with Compatriots of the Russian State Duma...
The well-known Russian TV presenter and journalist had made controversial statement about Armenia and the countries of Central Asia...
The condition of the railway to Turkey is currently being assessed...
Ambassador Kopyrkin was handed a letter of protest expressing deep indignation over the statements of Russian broadcaster and commentator Vladimir Solovyov...
“Russia is vitally interested in the establishment of stable and just peace and security in the South Caucasus,” Kopyrkin noted in his New Year's message to the Armenian people...
So far, we have only heard this grandiose name. Practical work on its implementation, as far as we know, has not yet begun...
Russian Deputy PM Alexey Overchuk has arrived in the Armenian capital specifically to participate in this event...
Armenian PM Pashinyan posted a video...
Before the start of the event, Russia’s premier Mishustin welcomed Pashinyan at the Russian government building...
In Moscow, the PM will attend the regular meeting of the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council...
Levon Ter-Petrosyan met at his residence with Sergey Kopyrkin...
Also, the Russian leader noted that the other Collective Security Treaty Organization member countries are in contact with the Armenian party...
Both bilaterally and within integration processes, added Russian presidential press secretary Dmitry Peskov...
It speaks of Armenia’s intention to “sever ties” with Moscow for “political considerations”...
The secretaries of the Security Councils of the two countries met in Moscow...
During the CIS summit held in Dushanbe, a debate had taken place between Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin over the figures of this trade…
The Armenian PM congratulated the Russian president on his birthday…
The secretary of Armenia’s Security Council met with the Russian ambassador…
As well as colleagues from any other third country...
“The trade is almost $11 billion—I believe this is 34 percent of Armenia's foreign trade,” the Russian president said, addressing Armenian PM Pashinyan in the Kremlin…
Earlier, the presidential spox had announced that the Russian president would hold a “marathon” of bilateral international meetings in the Kremlin on Thursday...
Nikol Pashinyan was met at the Russian capital's Vnukovo International Airport by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Dmitry Lubinsky…
Pashinyan will attend the World Atomic Week forum in Moscow...
Simonyan assured that Armenia treats all countries as brothers—unless they prove that they are not the same way towards Armenia…
On the margins of the World Atomic Week…
Levon Ter-Petrosyan met with Sergey Kopyrkin at his residence…
This event is considered one of the largest international platforms in the Asia-Pacific region aimed at promoting economic cooperation, implementing investment projects, and developing international partnerships…
“We see the interest of the Armenian side in continuing bilateral effective cooperation in the field of peaceful atomic energy,” said the Russian MFA spox…
I will have the opportunity to communicate with the Russian president in Beijing…
For many goods of the Eurasian Economic Union…
The Armenian premier received the Russian deputy PM…
“We are looking forward to his visit," he told reporters…
The Armenian premier welcomed the actions aimed at a peaceful resolution of the Ukrainian crisis…
The Armenian premier had a telephone conversation with the Russian president, the PM’s office informs…
The Armenian government approved the agreement to that effect…
In Altai Republic of Russia…
“We discussed the development of trade and economic cooperation with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Vovayevich Pashinyan,” Alexey Overchuk told reporters…
They held a private meeting on the sidelines of an international environmental protection forum in Russia’s Altai Republic…
Overchuk commented on the situation around Armenia’s EU membership prospects…
The premiers met on the margins of the international forum on nature and environmental protection, being held in the Altai Republic of Russia…
The PM is accompanied by his wife and one of their daughters…
But that does not mean that our relations must be bad...
The event is scheduled for Monday, in Kyrgyzstan...
Dmitry Peskov commented on the recent events taking place in Armenia in connection with the situation surrounding the Armenian Apostolic Church…
“And, of course, since Karapetyan is also a citizen of the Russian Federation,” said Dmitry Peskov…
What does all this mean?…
Russia is closely monitoring the situation and assessing the risks, added Alexey Overchuk…
As the European Union did earlier, added the Russian deputy PM…
Among the main reasons, the Russian deputy PM cited obstacles, barriers, and the work of regulatory bodies…
Eurasian Economic Commission minister: Russia meets up to 95% of Armenia's needs for essential goods
The EEC is the executive body of the Eurasian Economic Union...
Armenia's current rapprochement with the European Union is already harming the country's economy, said Alexey Overchuk...
But on the other hand, we do not have the task of breaking relations with Russia, because our foreign policy is balanced and balancing...
The Armenian PM sent congratulatory messages to the Russian president and premier on Russia Day…
Speaker of the Federation Council of Russia told reporters about this…
These agreements were reached on the margins of the tenth Armenian-Russian Interregional Forum in Yerevan Friday…
The speaker of the Federation Council of Russia expressed confidence that within the framework of the Armenian-Russian Interregional Forum, the two parties will be able to find specific mechanisms for the realization of potential and opportunities…
The 39th sitting of the committee was held in Yerevan on Friday…
“Also, Russia is one of the main investors in Armenia’s economy,” added the speaker of the Russian Federation Council…
Valentina Matvienko stated during the tenth Armenian-Russian Interregional Forum being held in Yerevan…
The premier hosted the speaker of the Federation Council of the Russian Federal Assembly...
Dmitry Volvach, Deputy Minister of Economic Development of Russia…
Alen Simonyan received the speaker of the Federation Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia...
Volvach explained that this figure is close to $12 billion...
The format of the interparliamentary commission for cooperation between the National Assembly of Armenia and the Federal Council of Russia is in demand and effective, said the speaker of the Federal Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia…
Within the framework of visit to the Armenian capital by Valentina Matvienko, speaker of the Federal Council of Russia…
The speaker of the Federal Council of the Federal Assembly of Russia…
A Russian delegation, led by Valentina Matvienko, arrived in the Armenian capital Thursday on an official visit…
According to Kopyrkin, that is why now, more than ever, an objective scientific analysis of what Armenia, the Armenian nation, Armenian identity, and Armenian history are is needed…
Although the Russian side has announced that there will be a concrete arrangement by the end of May…
The formats are the same, the money is from the same sources…
Reports have circulated on social media alleging that…
“The Ministers had a substantive exchange of views on regional security issues,” the ministry noted…
“In recent years, nuances have emerged in our positions on the matter of how we see the further development of our relations,” the Russian FM noted…
Ararat Mirzoyan commented on whether Armenia can be expected to search for new strategic partners in Europe…
The choice of the country for purchasing weapons is Armenia's...
According to the Russian FM, this is a record figure…
“Armenia is a civilized country,” said the Russian FM…
The Russian FM pointed to the importance of the strengthening of cultural and humanitarian ties…
Russia is the main trading partner of Armenia’s economy, Lavrov said…
Russia is interested in Armenia's active participation in the CSTO, the FM added…
Despite the undisguised threats of some Western officials, added the Russian FM…
Russia still attaches importance to its allied relations with Armenia, Lavrov said in Yerevan…
There are additional police forces near the Armenian MFA building…
Sergey Lavrov is in Armenia on a working visit…
The Russian MFA spox commented on a report that a poster with the image of Russian President Putin was posted in the Armenian capital—and as part of a campaign against Russian policy…
The Russian FM will be in Yerevan on a working visit on Tuesday and Wednesday...
The VOR/DME 2700 ground-based omnidirectional azimuth-telemetry radio beacon...
The Russian FM will be in the Armenian capital Yerevan on a working visit on Tuesday and Wednesday…
According to Simonyan, the fact of discussing this topic is absurd in itself….
Kocharyan recalled that the world is moving from a unipolar to a multipolar structure, and the transition period is expressed in instability, and from this perspective, threats, including for Armenia, are increasing…
The visit is being prepared, Maria Zakharova told reporters…
The ambassador emphasized that this position of Russia is well known, and has been repeatedly stated at various levels…
Alen Simonyan made another anti-Russian statement yesterday…
The Armenian parliament speaker received Sergey Kopyrkin…
The Eurasian Economic Union has international and legal instruments to protect the interests of its other member states in such case…
Pashinyan will leave for Moscow on the occasion of May 9 Victory Day anniversary…
Sergey Kiriyenko, First Deputy Chief of Staff of the Presidential Executive Office, and employees of the Russian government departments under his command…
The opposition MP confirmed…
Armenia stands to lose the benefits of the EAEU if the West draws it into its geopolitical games, Grushko said…
"We are convinced that the consistent expansion of the Russian presence in the strategically important region in the south of the [Armenian] republic corresponds to the long-term interests of both Armenia and Russia, as well as the region as a whole," said the Russian MFA spokesperson…
The Armenian deputy PM received the Russian presidential representative on international cultural cooperation...
The Russian FM discussed Eurasian security issues with foreign countries’ ambassadors accredited to Russia…
They are, unfortunately or fortunately, everyone can decide for themselves, things mutually exclusive only on specific parameters...
We are focused on the comprehensive development of relations with Armenia and its people...
According to Zakharova, the Russian and Armenian Foreign Ministers also held constructive talks...
The interlocutors discussed issues on the bilateral agenda between Armenia and Russia, emphasizing the importance of political dialogue between the two countries at various levels...
Armenian and Russian Foreign Ministers held talks for second time in three days: What was discussed?
According to the Russian Foreign Ministry, the foreign ministers discussed topical issues on the bilateral, regional and global agenda...
The National Security Service chief told reporters…
Russian presidential spokesperson Dmitry Peskov commented on Armenian PM Nikol Pashinyan’s order to all Armenian state agencies to restore ties with their Russian counterparts…
The European Commission published its Joint White Paper for European Defence Readiness 2030…
Pashinyan will attend the anniversary events devoted to the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Great Patriotic War…
A telephone conversation was held, at the initiative of the Armenian side, between the Russian president and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Kremlin reported…
The Armenian PM informed the Russian president about the agreement on the text of the draft agreement on peace and establishment of interstate relations between Armenia and Azerbaijan…
Our normalization process with Turkey continues…
The Russian ambassador to Armenia added that he is not aware of any documents or statements indicating this…
Alen Simonyan spoke on the expected visit by the speaker of the Federation Council of Russia...
There are rumors behind the scenes in the [Armenian] government that the authorities have most likely realized that…
By order of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs…
In a telephone conversation with Alen Simonyan…
The speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia had a telephone conversation with the chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia…
On the occasion of the Defender of the Fatherland Day…
There is no change specifically on the matter of participation in the CSTO format, the Armenian MFA stated…
Levon Ter-Petrosyan and Sergey Kopyrkin discussed...
Russia's sale of weapons to Azerbaijan does not contradict the CSTO charter…
He analyzed the reasons for the loss of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Armenian-Russian relations in that context…
Zakharova called for understanding all this, especially when crucial decisions are being made for Armenia…
But the people of that country continue to receive dividends from membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, added Dmitry Peskov…
The Russian ambassador to Armenia added that he considers it valuable that Russia and Armenia are still united and joined by respect for the memory of the feat of the peoples of the Soviet Union…
To many people's surprise, PM Pashinyan gave the green light to the path to the EU with a one-man decision—although he was previously stating that…
“A country must protect its borders, but this does not mean that it cannot collaborate with other countries and organizations,” said the Armenian premier…
“The telephone conversation with Russian President Vladimir Putin was not only about this [i.e. the draft law on Armenia's accession to the EU], but also concerned current affairs within the EAEU and bilateral relations,” the PM said…
According to Kopyrkin, membership in the Eurasian Economic Union brings real benefits to both countries and their peoples…
“It was behind closed doors for about three hours,” added the Russian MFA spox…
“We decided to adopt a balanced and balancing foreign policy,” the premier said…
The chairperson of the Federation Council of Russia…
The Russian FM is happy with the results of the meeting with his visiting Armenian counterpart, Ararat Mirzoyan…
Russia remains Armenia's key trade partner, the Russian FM added…
“I don't know a country with which relations will be simple,” said the Russia FM…
Armenia is located at a unique crossroads which can make a significant contribution to the development of communications and increasing the logistical appeal of the region, Ararat Mirzoyan said…
“This part of the border can be protected by our own forces from now on,” Mirzoyan stated…
“We [i.e. Armenia and Russia] are truly allies,” Ararat Mirzoyan added…
Lavrov said that he intends to take advantage of Armenian colleague Mirzoyan's invitation…
“The trade is reaching a record level,” added the Russian FM…
Mirzoyan said his current visit to Moscow is a good opportunity to discuss bilateral cooperation…
Armenia is a natural strategic partner and ally of Russia, the Russian FM said…
A meeting between Mirzoyan and his Russian colleague, Lavrov, is scheduled…
According to Ambassador Kopyrkin, Russians are the main contingent of tourist flow in Armenia…
And the Russian leader gave the respective comments and assessments…
Pashinyan and Putin discussed a number of matters on the Armenian-Russian bilateral agenda...
Viktor Sobolev, a member of the Russian State Duma Committee on Defense, expressed such a view…
But when we talk about the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the events of 2020, objective questions arise that must be answered as a result of healthy discussions, Suren Papikyan added...
“Armenian-Russian relations continue, neither Armenia nor Russia will move anywhere, noted the defense minister of Armenia...
The events that took place in 2020-2022 and are continuing prove that Armenia must solve its problems independently, Suren Papikyan said...
Grigory Karasin, Chair of the Russian Federation Council Committee on Foreign Affairs, noted...
“It rests with the Armenian government to take further steps,” added the Russian deputy premier...
“A little while ago, I got familiarized with the document called the ‘RA [(Republic of Armenia)]-US strategic cooperation,’ noted Artur Vanetsyan, the former director of the National Security Service of Armenia and the chairman of the Homeland Party...
Also, the Russian FM noted that back in the fall of 2022, an agreement was reached to send a CSTO monitoring mission to the Armenia-Azerbaijan border…
Sergey Lavrov recalled the statement by Alexei Overchuk, the Russian Deputy Prime Minister who is engaged in the development of the Eurasian Economic Union…
“Ararat Mirzoyan has been invited to Russia,” said the Russian FM…
“Today, it is extremely important to focus on the security issues of the country, including through increasing economic stability and competitiveness,” said the president of the Armenian Businessmen Association and the Tashir Group of Companies…
There are many risks…
Currently, Armenia is a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, and the matter of leaving that organization is not on the agenda, Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan stated…
“The Armenian side had to block one of the Russian TV channels after our several warnings,” recalled Mkhitar Hayrapetyan, Minister of High-Tech Industry…
“Or another option in light of the intention of the leaders of Armenia to ‘marry’ the European Union,” added the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council…
“Being a member of two different organizations, hypothetically speaking, is impossible,” Dmitry Peskov stated…