Armenian statements speak about Yerevan's distancing itself from all CSTO formats, Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Pankin told reporters when asked about the possibility of Armenia's participation in the CSTO summit on November 28, TASS reported.

Pankin was asked whether there were chances for Armenia's participation in the upcoming CSTO events, including the leaders' meeting.

“Address the question to the Armenian side,” Pankin responded. - But judging by the statements of the Armenian side, it is distancing itself at this stage from participation in absolutely all formats of the CSTO activities at different levels.”