On November 27, Russian Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Maria Zakharova addressed Armenia's role in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and other bilateral issues during a briefing.

Zakharova reaffirmed Russia's recognition of Armenia's sovereign right to shape its foreign policy, including its participation in CSTO activities. She emphasized that Armenia remains a full-fledged member of the CSTO and reiterated the organization's importance as a key mechanism for maintaining peace and stability in the South Caucasus. “We expect that, in the interests of the future security of the friendly country, and indeed of the entire region, our partnership with Armenia within the CSTO will be fully resumed. The door is open for Yerevan to return to full-scale cooperation,” she stated.

Addressing reports from Greek media about alleged plans by Athens to provide Yerevan with Russian S-300 systems and other weapons, Zakharova pointed to existing bilateral agreements. She underscored the importance of adhering to the 1995 and 2013 agreements, which prohibit the re-export of Russian military equipment without Moscow's consent. “At the moment, we have not received any appeals from the Greek side,” she noted.

Zakharova also commented on delays in opening the Russian Consulate General in Kapan, located in Armenia's Syunik region. She explained that while Armenia had initially granted consent for the consulate, the Russian side is still waiting to receive the exequatur for the Consul General. “Why and what are the reasons for the Armenian side's failure to send us the relevant response materials – this is not a question for us, but for Yerevan,” she remarked.