Some countries are attempting to divide the countries of the South Caucasus and worsen Russia's relations with Armenia, said the deputy chairman of the Security Council of Russia, Dmitry Medvedev, RIA Novosti reports.

“As for the [South] Caucasus, yes, some countries are now trying to stir something up there. They are seeking to divide the countries of the South Caucasus; this is true. We [i.e. Russia] are following it with caution,” Medvedev said in an interview with Iranian state television and radio.

As an example, he noted the West's relations with Georgia and the current situation around Armenia.

“Look. At first, the Western world offered Georgia membership in NATO. Nothing good came of it. Georgia is still not a member of NATO. Its current leadership understands that this was probably the wrong approach. All this led to conflict. Our [i.e. Russia’s] relations with Armenia are currently being tested,” the deputy chairman of the Russian Security Council said.

Medvedev, however, did not specify which countries he believed were making such attempts.

His statement comes amid ongoing changes in the foreign policy orientation of the South Caucasus countries.