Russia recalls its ambassador to Armenia following statements by President Vladimir Putin warning Yerevan against pursuing closer ties with the European Union, according to multiple reports. The decision is described as coming one day after Putin, speaking at a summit in Kazakhstan, cautions Armenia against seeking EU membership and refers to what he calls the “Ukrainian scenario.” The “Ukrainian scenario” is presented by the outlets as a warning linked to the situation in Ukraine and the risks Russia associates with aligning with Western institutions. Armenia has longstanding political and security ties with Russia, a relationship reflected in its historical orientation toward Moscow. At the same time, Yerevan has increasingly moved toward the West in recent years, including deeper engagement with European partners. The recalled ambassador action is reported as a direct response to Putin’s comments about Armenia’s EU trajectory. The reports do not indicate new policy changes by Armenia, but they frame the recall as an escalation in Russia’s pressure on Armenia regarding its foreign-policy direction.