Russian Ambassador to Armenia Sergey Kopyrkin has said Moscow is ready to continue military cooperation with Yerevan, emphasizing that its future depends on the political will of both sides.
According to Sputnik Armenia, Kopyrkin attributed emerging questions about security and military-technical cooperation to changes in the regional and international environment.
“The situation has changed and continues to change, both in the region and globally. Naturally, this requires adaptation,” he said, noting that the developments could be interpreted as declining trust, growing uncertainty or a shift in political priorities.
The ambassador stressed that Russia and Armenia have extensive experience of military cooperation and that Moscow remains willing to maintain it.
“I would not give in to excessive pessimism on this matter. But everything will depend on the political will of the parties,” he said.
Russia maintains its 102nd military base in Gyumri under a bilateral agreement extended in 2010 until 2044.
Moscow has repeatedly described the base as an important element of security in Armenia and the South Caucasus, stating its intention to uphold the existing deployment agreements.
