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Zakharova: Moscow, Yerevan maintain political dialogue
Zakharova: Moscow, Yerevan maintain political dialogue PanARMENIAN.Net- Russia and Armenia are developing multifaceted political cooperation, with their positions aligning or converging on the majority of issues on the international agenda, said Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. According to her, Yerevan has consistently supported Russian initiatives and has co-authored several resolutions aimed at countering the glorification of Nazism, reports Sputnik Armenia. “There are still unresolved issues that need clarification to avoid harming relations, and we are addressing those,” Zakharova noted. She added that the Russian side believes Yerevan recognizes the practical importance of active participation in Eurasian integration projects and understands their role in ensuring the country’s socio-economic stability and security. Zakharova highlighted the ongoing communication between the two countries’ leaders, noting that the Prime Minister of Armenia has accepted an invitation to visit Moscow for the upcoming 80th Victory Day celebrations. She also mentioned constructive talks between the foreign ministers, recent consultations between dep…
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Russia premier expects development of relations with new Armenia ...
Russia premier expects development of relations with new Armenia ... Armenia-Russia relations 16:39 | 06 July, 2026 Russia premier expects development of relations with new Armenia government listen article make preferable Russia hopes that the new government in Armenia, formed as a result of the elections held in the country, will ensure the consistent development of Russian-Armenian relations. Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated this during a meeting with his Armenian counterpart, Nikol Pashinyan, in Yekaterinburg, Russia. Moscow expects that bilateral relations will develop in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and consideration of each other's interests. Mishustin emphasized that this is Pashinyan's first foreign visit after the parliamentary elections in Armenia on June 7. Available in русский հայերեն Story Armenia-Russia relations Location Armenia Russia Person Mikhail Mishustin Nikol Pashinyan
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Russia, Armenia Bilateral Relations: 2025 Update
Russia, Armenia Bilateral Relations: 2025 Update The Russian Foreign Minister, Sergey Lavrov has been visiting Yerevan at the invitation of the Ararat Mirzoyan, the Armenian Minister of Foreign Affairs. During the talks held at the Armenian Foreign Ministry, they discussed a wide range of issues related to the development of bilateral cooperation, interaction within the Eurasian integration associations, and coordination at the UN and other international platforms. They signed the Plan of inter-ministerial consultations for 2025-2026. The Ministers had a substantive exchange of views on regional security issues. Russia reaffirmed its readiness to further support the Armenian-Azerbaijani normalisation process on the basis of the 2020-2022 trilateral agreements by the Russian, Armenian and Azerbaijani leaders. The parties agreed to step up efforts to implement the opportunities of the 3+3 Regional Cooperation Platform designed to ensure resolution of the South Caucasus problems by the states of the region themselves and their closest neighbours. Lavrov was also received by Prime Minister of the Republic of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan and President of the Republic of Armenia Vahagn Khach…
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Armenia poised to develop relations with Russia — premier
Armenia poised to develop relations with Russia — premier In turn, the Russian prime minister expressed hope that Armenia’s new government would ensure that relations with Russia continue to develop in the spirit of friendship and neighborliness
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Foreign Intelligence Service head: Maintaining good-neighborly ...
Foreign Intelligence Service head: Maintaining good-neighborly ... Armenia-Russia relations 15:48 | 15 June, 2026 Foreign Intelligence Service head: Maintaining good-neighborly relations with Armenia is important for Russia listen article make preferable Russia hopes to maintain good-neighborly relations and develop cooperation with Armenia, Sergey Naryshkin, Director of the Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) of Russia, told TASS. “For us, Russia, it is important that good relations between the two countries are nevertheless maintained, cooperation develops, and interaction develops in all directions: economic, humanitarian, military, and military-technical spheres,” Naryshkin said. “We expect that this will be exactly the case,” the SVR director added. Available in русский հայերեն Story Armenia-Russia relations Location Armenia Russia Topic Politics
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Verelq: Moscow strives to maintain multilateral partnership with ...
Verelq: Moscow strives to maintain multilateral partnership with ... 15.06.2026 Photo: kommersant.ru Director of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service, Sergey Naryshkin, emphasized the strategic importance of maintaining full neighborly relations with Armenia. This statement is made against the background of the rapprochement of Yerevan and European structures in the conditions of the recent cooling observed in the bilateral dialogue. According to the head of the Russian department, the continuous development of cooperation in all key directions is of fundamental importance for Moscow. In particular, Naryshkin singled out the need to maintain close cooperation in the economic and humanitarian spheres, as well as emphasized the importance of maintaining military and military-technical ties. Let’s remind that in recent months, Armenian-Russian relations have become somewhat strained, which Moscow attributes to the activation of the European vector of Armenia’s foreign policy. Earlier, the Russian side pointed out the incompatibility of integration into the structures of the European Union and membership of the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU). The practical manifestation of these di…
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Yerevan expresses desire to be friends with Moscow
Yerevan expresses desire to be friends with Moscow Yerevan expresses desire to be friends with Moscow Published: 7 Feb. 17:30 (UTC+3 MSK) Following a meeting with Nikol Pashinyan, the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the country’s intention to strengthen positive contacts with Russia. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan held a meeting at the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs to discuss the ministry's work in 2025. Following the meeting, the ministry issued a statement proclaiming Yerevan's commitment to strengthening friendly ties with Moscow. The document emphasizes that Armenia expects respect for its sovereignty in contacts with Russia. "Armenia strives to develop friendly relations with Russia based on mutual respect and respect for sovereignty,” – the Armenian Ministry of Foreign Affairs informed. Share WhatsApp Telegram Copy link 1180 views News Russia Armenia Politics Russia and Armenia Nikol Pashinyan Armenian News all news Armenian Foreign Ministry Subscribe to our YouTube channel
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It is important for Russia to maintain good relations with Armenia — intel chief
It is important for Russia to maintain good relations with Armenia — intel chief Sergey Naryshkin added that it is important for Russia to develop cooperation with Yerevan
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Russia, Armenia Discuss Bilateral Trade Growth and Regional Security in ...
Russia, Armenia Discuss Bilateral Trade Growth and Regional Security in ... On January 21, Sergey Lavrov, the Foreign Minister of Russia, deliveredopening remarksduring talks with Ararat Mirzoyan, the Foreign Minister of Armenia, in Moscow, emphasizing the importance of their bilateral relations and regional security. Lavrov stated, "We are delighted to welcome you to Moscow as the year 2025 begins. The year 2024 was quite challenging as far as our bilateral relations were concerned. Today, we would like to have a frank conversation with you and to do that in the same spirit as our respective leaders – President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan – have been maintaining." He expressed confidence in addressing mutual challenges constructively, highlighting Russia's appreciation for its brotherly ties with Armenia, a strategic partner and ally. Lavrov reviewed the regular high-level meetings in 2024, noting Pashinyan's visits to Moscow for the CIS meeting and the BRICS Summit in Kazan, as well as the 23rd meeting of the Intergovernmental Commission for Trade and Economic Cooperation, where key agreements were signed. He also pointed out the impressive trade growth, …

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broadly confirmedRussian officials expressed hope or expectation that relations with Armenia will continue to develop.
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tass“In turn, the Russian prime minister expressed hope that Armenia’s new government would ensure that relations with Russia continue to develop in the spirit of friendship and neighborliness” news.am“Moscow expects that bilateral relations will develop in the spirit of friendship, good neighborliness, mutual respect, and consideration of each other's interests.”
broadly confirmedArmenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan met with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in Yekaterinburg.
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news.am“Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin stated this during a meeting with his Armenian counterpart, Nikol Pashinyan, in Yekaterinburg, Russia.” straitstimes.com“Pashinyan made the comments in a joint news conference with Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin in the Urals city of Yekaterinburg, in his first visit to Russia sinc”

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Bilateral relations between Russia and Armenia are developing.
primeminister.am
The meeting in Yekaterinburg was Pashinyan's first foreign visit after the parliamentary elections on June 7.
news.am
Russia and Armenia are developing multifaceted political cooperation.
panarmenian.net
There are unresolved issues that need clarification to avoid harming relations, and they are being addressed.
panarmenian.net
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan accepted an invitation to visit Moscow for the upcoming 80th Victory Day celebrations.
panarmenian.net
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan traveled to Brussels to lay groundwork for an EU deal to pick up agricultural export slack created by the Russian ban.
eurasianet.org
A private meeting between Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Russian President Vladimir Putin took place in St. Petersburg.
primeminister.am
Trade turnover between Russia and Armenia exceeded 11 billion in 2024 and amounted to 4.5 billion in the first nine months of this year.
primeminister.am

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tass “expressed hope” → hope expressed
news.am “expects development” → expectation of development
eurasianet.org “pressure campaign” → political pressure

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