Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  walk through a gilded gold doorway, both wearing suits
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the Grand Kremlin Palace in Moscow in May 2023.
  • 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.