Overview
- Russian Ambassador Sergey Kopyrkin was called to Armenia’s Foreign Ministry in Yerevan and handed a note of protest.
- The protest concerns comments by TV host Vladimir Solovyov that Armenia deems an affront to its sovereignty and a hostile breach of friendly relations.
- Embassy spokesperson Dmitry Danilov confirmed the meeting and the delivery of the note, stating the information will be conveyed to Russia’s Foreign Ministry.
- Armenian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Ani Badalyan, quoted by Armenpress, described the note as expressing deep outrage over remarks aired on a state media channel.
- The dispute follows prior media friction, including Armenia’s 2024 decision to block Solovyov’s programs from its public multiplex over alleged repeated violations.