Commentary from the Russian Embassy in Armenia in connection with the decision of the RA Television and Radio Commission to suspend broadcasting of Sputnik Armenia radio.

“We regret that the verdict of the republican regulator will affect the unconditional right of the Armenian listener to receive information from the source of his choice.

We also noted that the decision to suspend the broadcast of a branch of the Russian media in our friendly Armenia was made just a week after the constructive consultations held on 14 December of this year through the Ministry of Digital Development, Communications and Mass Media of the Russian Federation and the Ministry of High-Tech Industry of the Republic of Armenia, during which the parties agreed on close cooperation in resolving all controversial issues that arise.

This step cannot but look like a concession to those who are increasingly in favor of breaking the traditional, mutually beneficial and mutually respectful allied relations between Russia and Armenia.