A) A strategic shift in Armenian foreign policy aimed at replacing Russian security guarantees with deeper integration into European political and military structures.
B) A tactical maneuver by Yerevan to pressure Moscow into fulfilling its peacekeeping obligations without intention of leaving the Russian sphere of influence.
C) A minor diplomatic misunderstanding that will likely be resolved once Russia resumes its traditional role as the primary mediator in the Caucasus.
D) A consequence of localized tensions regarding the Nagorno-Karabakh region that remains secondary to the broader historical and military ties between the two nations.