Tense relations between Russia and Armenia have worsened significantly after a diplomatic dispute regarding Armenia's response to Moscow's all-out invasion of Ukraine, DPA reported, quoted by BTA.
The diplomatic rift occurred after Armenian officials visited the Ukrainian city of Bucha, prompting Russia to send a note of protest to Armenia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote in "Telegram" the spokeswoman of the Russian Foreign Ministry Maria Zakharova.
The visit to Bucha was "a frankly unfriendly step,", noted Zakharova.
Bucha, a suburb of Kyiv, attracted the attention of the international community when, following Moscow's withdrawal in the spring of 2022, the bodies of more than 400 civilians, allegedly killed by Russian troops, were found there.
During its visit to Bucha a few days ago, an Armenian delegation assured Kiev of its solidarity "against Russian aggression". The delegation included the ambassador of Armenia in Kyiv, Vladimir Karapetyan.