Russia recalls Armenia envoy over EU rapprochement
Moscow recalled its envoy to Armenia over the nation's deepening EU ties ahead of a June vote. The move follows warnings of suspension from a Russian-led bloc.
Russia recalled its ambassador from Armenia on May 30 following the Caucasus nation's pivot toward the European Union. The diplomatic rift occurs one week before Armenia's June 7 election, where pro-Western and pro-Russian factions are competing for control. This escalation signals a breakdown in the security alliance between Moscow and Yerevan as Western influence expands in the region.
### Diplomatic Rupture Ahead of June Vote The Russian Foreign Ministry confirmed in a statement that Envoy Sergei Kopyrkin was summoned to Moscow for consultations. The ministry cited steps taken by the Armenian leadership toward EU rapprochement as the primary cause for the recall.
