Armenian FM Calls Russia Ties 'Brotherly' Amid Strained Relations

Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan publicly described Armenia-Russia relations as 'brotherly,' a notable softening of rhetoric given recent tensions over Nagorno-Karabakh and Armenia's drift toward the West. The statement may signal an attempt to de-escalate or manage expectations ahead of upcoming negotiations, though it contrasts with Armenia's recent suspension of CSTO participation.