Russia’s SVR accuses EU of ‘pushing out’ the Russian Orthodox Church from Armenia

The SVR's claim highlights a contentious geopolitical undercurrent as Armenia navigates its relations with both Russia and the EU. This accusation suggests that the EU is leveraging Armenia's potential integration to diminish Russian influence, not just politically but also culturally and religiously. The push to sever ties with the Russian Orthodox Church is seen as a broader effort to weaken Moscow's hold on Armenia, underscoring the complex and often contentious nature of regional power dynamics.