Russia is ready to fulfil its allied obligations in case of foreign aggression against Armenia, said Russian Ambassador to Yerevan. However, it is up to Yerevan to decide whether to accept this help, Sergey Kopyrkin stressed. Speaking to Armenia’s 24News portal, Kopyrkin also noted that the issue of the return of Armenians to Nagorno-Karabakh is important for Russia. Meanwhile, Armenia’s Foreign Minister said it is “impossible to hide” the growing problems in his nation’s relationship with traditional ally Russia. Mirzoyan also admitted that Armenia is looking for “new instruments of cooperation,” he shot down speculation the nation would join NATO.