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Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia for talks on EU ties

From DR Nyheder · () Danish

Translated from Danish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations amid Armenia's growing ties with the EU.
  • The ambassador will discuss Armenia's recent moves towards the European Union, including a law that could pave the way for an EU membership application.
  • The consultations occur just over a week before Armenia's parliamentary elections, where the pro-Western Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is expected to perform well.

Russia has summoned its ambassador to Armenia, Sergei Kopyrkin, back to Moscow for consultations. The Russian Foreign Ministry announced the ambassador's recall, stating that the discussions will focus on Armenia's recent overtures towards the European Union.

This move comes less than two weeks before Armenia holds its parliamentary elections. Current polls suggest that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, who advocates for closer ties with the West, is likely to secure a strong showing. Armenia, a former Soviet republic, passed a law last year that could facilitate a formal application for EU membership, signaling a potential shift in its geopolitical alignment.

The consultations highlight Russia's concern over Armenia's deepening relationship with the EU. For decades, Armenia has been a key ally of Russia, particularly within the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO). However, recent political and economic developments have led Yerevan to explore closer integration with Europe.

Sergei Kopyrkin will discuss the overtures that the Armenian government has made towards the EU.

— Russian Foreign MinistryExplaining the purpose of recalling the ambassador to Moscow.
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Originally published by DR Nyheder in Danish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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