Yerevan is not interested in a new round of tensions in relations with Moscow and is not considering a political break with Russia. Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated this during a joint press conference with the Lithuanian Foreign Minister.

According to Mirzoyan, close economic, political, and humanitarian ties remain between Armenia and Russia, and the Armenian authorities expect to maintain pragmatic dialogue and cooperation in areas where the two countries' interests coincide.

Responding to a question about a possible "political divorce" from Moscow, the Armenian Foreign Minister emphasized that Yerevan does not intend to sever ties with any of its international partners.

"Yes, there are problems in relations. But this is part of international politics—such issues are discussed and resolved through negotiations," Mirzoyan stated.

The minister also confirmed that Armenia continues to deepen contacts with the European Union. He acknowledged that EAEU membership and EU integration are incompatible, but made it clear that the Armenian leadership is not yet ready to make a final choice between the two paths.

"When the time is ripe, a decision will be made," he said.

Mirzoyan's statements come at a time when relations between Moscow and Yerevan are experiencing one of their most tense periods in recent years. Russian authorities have recently become increasingly wary of Armenia's attempts to expand cooperation with Western countries and European institutions.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov previously described relations between the two countries as "close," but acknowledged that serious disagreements have accumulated between Moscow and Yerevan. According to Lavrov, Armenia's strengthening contacts with the West is becoming one of the factors driving these tensions. He also suggested that Yerevan's interaction with the EU could be discussed at upcoming EAEU meetings.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has continued to demonstrate a more detached approach to Russian integration projects in recent months. He refused to attend the EAEU summit in Astana, citing domestic political concerns, and also did not attend the May 9 parade in Moscow. Furthermore, the Armenian authorities effectively suspended the country's participation in the CSTO, which Yerevan has openly criticized following the events in Nagorno-Karabakh.