Official spokesperson Maria Zakharova of the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded to the decision of the Armenian authorities to expel Russian diplomats from the “Zvartnots” airport. She acknowledged the statements made by the leadership of Armenia and mentioned that no official information had been received. Zakharova also expressed regret that such a decision would impact the security of Armenia and its citizens. She highlighted the successful collaboration between the Russian and Armenian border authorities over the years.

It is important to note that this decision by Armenia comes in the midst of other unfriendly steps and announcements by the Yerevan authorities. Despite this, both countries have been able to handle their border-related issues effectively. The decision to expel Russian diplomats from the airport has raised concerns about the security situation in Armenia and its impact on the citizens. The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs is closely monitoring the situation and is awaiting official information from Armenia.