Ilya Pitalev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP
- Russia accused Armenia of "distorting history" to try and "break off" relations with Moscow.
- Armenia was a longtime ally of Russia but has recently become critical.
- It said it has suspended participation in the Russia-led CSTO and has sought closer Western ties.
Russia's foreign minister accused Armenia, a former ally, of "distorting history" in an effort to "break off" relations with Moscow.