Tensions between Russia and Armenia have surged to unprecedented levels as Yerevan signals a strategic shift toward Western partners. Moscow, long the regional power broker, is reacting to the new alignment, which threatens its influence over Armenia’s security and economic ties. Analysts warn that the deepening rift could reshape the South Caucasus balance of power, sparking a broader realignment in the region’s diplomatic and military alliances.


Relations between Russia and Armenia have reached historic lows as Yerevan pivots towards the West.