Russian ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin stated, in an interview with the Public Radio of Armenia, that the change in Yerevan’s foreign policy requires a review of its approaches to Armenian-Russian relations.

According to him, Armenia’s decision on the further integration direction will also affect the economic cooperation of the two countries.

“The system of coordinates is really changing in our relations. We approach this with understanding, but, of course, all this requires appropriate analysis, discussion, and making adjustments to the entirety of our relations in different areas,” Kopyrkin said.

The Russian ambassador recalled that Armenia has announced a review of its national security system, has frozen its participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), and has adopted a course of diversifying foreign political and foreign economic ties. In 2025, the country also adopted a law on the launch of the process of joining the European Union (EU).

Kopyrkin noted that the Russian side openly states that Armenia must clarify its integration direction. He emphasized that moving towards the EU and maintaining participation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) pose the question of choosing a future course for Yerevan.

“A choice must be made. In our opinion, of course, it is in the interests of the Republic of Armenia to maintain membership in the Eurasian Economic Union, since it truly provides very serious privileges,” the Russian diplomat stated.

He noted that, according to the Russian side, membership in the EAEU is beneficial for Armenia in terms of trade and economic growth.

At the same time, Kopyrkin emphasized that the decision on foreign policy priorities remains the sovereign right of the Armenian state.

“For Russia, Armenia has always been, is and, I am deeply convinced, will be a very important country. Relations between our peoples have a special and lasting value,” the Russian ambassador said.

Kopyrkin added that the further development of bilateral trade and economic ties will also depend on what integration path Yerevan chooses.