During an interview with Sputnik, Govorit Moskva, and Komsomolskaya Pravda radio stations on April 19, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov affirmed Russia's alliance with Armenia. 

He responded to inquiries regarding the current relations between Moscow and Yerevan by stating, "We are allies with Armenia, after all. First of all, we are allies legally. But I think that not only legally, and there are those there who understand the importance of Russia for Armenia's security and economic development." He referenced recent statements made by the head of Armenia's government in parliament, highlighting that although relations with Russia are strained, their significance 'is hard to overestimate for our statehood, sovereignty, security, and economic development.'

Lavrov emphasized the importance of these comments, particularly as a response to efforts by Western powers, notably the US and the EU, to rapidly distance Armenia from Russia. He stated, "These are very important words because, to some extent, this is a reaction to the brazen, unapologetic actions of the West to tear Armenia away from the Russian Federation at an accelerated pace."

Furthermore, Lavrov pointed out the economic benefits Armenia reaps from its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). He noted, "35% of Armenia's economy is realized through participation in the EAEU. Well, if we take the last year, Armenia's trade turnover is 20 and something billion dollars, with 37% of it falling to the EAEU, 13% to the EU, and 3% to the US."

The Russian Foreign Minister also highlighted Armenia's role within the EAEU. Despite contributing less financially and being smaller, Armenia enjoys equal rights with other member countries, including Russia. He cited economic advantages such as lower gas prices offered by Gazprom-Armenia and infrastructure investments by the South Caucasus Railway. "Gazprom-Armenia - $177 per thousand cubic meters of gas. In the West, they pay 2-3 times more," Lavrov stated.

Addressing the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), Lavrov expressed disappointment over Armenia's reluctance to accept a document, which had been confirmed at the ministerial level, concerning additional security measures and deploying a CSTO mission along its border. Despite prior agreement, 'in the morning, the Armenian Prime Minister said there was no consensus.'

Lavrov also commented on the shifting dynamics of Armenia's border definitions, referencing the ongoing deliberations within Armenia about its borders since the 1991 Alma-Ata Declaration, and recent statements by Prime Minister Pashinyan concerning territorial adjustments.

Lastly, Lavrov criticized Armenia's endorsement of the Prague Declaration, mediated by the EU, which recognized Nagorno-Karabakh as part of Azerbaijan. He noted with regret that Armenia failed to assert the need for protection of the rights of Armenian national minorities within Azerbaijan.