### [2026-05-30](/feed/2026/05/30/index.md)

##### Armenia–Russia relations
# Russia recalls its ambassador to Armenia over Armenia's closer relations with the European Union, citing concerns about its commitments within the Eurasian Economic Union. 




### Sources:

1. [AFP via Euractiv](https://www.euractiv.com/news/russia-recalls-envoy-to-armenia-for-consultations-over-yerevans-eu-ties/)
2. [Reuters](https://www.reuters.com/world/russia-recalls-envoy-armenia-over-eu-ties-ahead-vote-2026-05-30/)

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