Russia on Saturday recalled its ambassador to Armenia for consultations amid efforts by its longtime ally to deepen ties with the EU, the Russian Foreign Ministry said.
On its website, the ministry said Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin had been summoned to Moscow in connection with steps taken by the Armenian leadership, which are undermining cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU).
“Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin has been called to Moscow for consultations in connection with steps by the Armenian leadership aimed at rapprochement with the EU that are causing damage to interaction within the EAEU,” the ministry said.
The move comes amid mounting tensions between Moscow and Yerevan over Armenia’s push towards Europe.
