Armenia and Belarus exchanged sharp diplomatic statements after Minsk summoned the Armenian chargé d’affaires over “unfriendly actions,” while officials from both sides escalated criticism regarding political independence, foreign policy orientation, and alleged wartime involvement.

On May 5, Artur Sargsyan, the Chargé d'affaires of the Republic of Armenia in the Republic of Belarus, was summoned to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Belarus. During the meeting, a strong protest was lodged with Sargsyan, and a diplomatic note was handed over in response to what Belarusian authorities described as recent unfriendly actions by the Armenian side.

Moreover, Ruslan Varankov, the Press Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Belarus, responded to recent remarks by the Speaker of the Armenian Parliament regarding Belarus’s alleged "lack of independence," sharply criticizing the statements. Varankov stated that the comments made by the Armenian parliamentary speaker amount to "nothing more than pre-election populism" and described them as an attempt to divert public attention from serious domestic challenges. "When poverty is skyrocketing, exceeding 40% at the upper limit, unemployment is rising, and entire regions are stagnating, it's easiest to appoint an external enemy and resort to insulting labels. Such a cynical approach is regrettable," Varankov stated. He emphasized that Belarus remains a sovereign country that independently defines its alliance with Russia. "We are proud of this cooperation and will not allow anyone to lecture us," Varankov added. According to him, efforts to involve Minsk in Armenia’s internal political discourse under accusations of interference represent "a gross violation of basic diplomatic ethics." He further criticized what he described as Yerevan’s pro-Western policy, stating that its consequences include "depopulation, chronic economic instability, and complete foreign policy dependence, forcing it to serve as a puppet at other countries' summits," Varankov emphasized. Varankov also underlined that Belarus differentiates between the Armenian population and its leadership, noting that "the Belarusian side clearly distinguishes between the fraternal Armenian people and their short-sighted government officials." He concluded by stressing the historical ties between the two nations and expressed confidence that Armenia’s leadership would eventually return to constructive engagement. "Belarusians and Armenians are bound by strong historical ties, and we are convinced that sooner or later, the Armenian leadership will heed common sense and return to constructive dialogue with our country so that our countries can once again become truly friendly and strategic partners," Varankov concluded.

On May 6, Alen Simonyan, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia, accused the Belarusian authorities of assisting Azerbaijan in preparations for the Second Nagorno-Karabakh War during a conversation with journalists. Commenting on the protest note handed a day earlier by the Belarusian Foreign Ministry to Armenia’s Chargé d’Affaires, Simonyan stated that the "disrespectful attitude" of a CSTO partner toward Armenia is further straining bilateral relations. He added that such actions are compounded by Belarus’ alleged involvement in preparations for the 44-day war with Azerbaijan and "much more." Simonyan emphasized that every country determines its own political course, noting that Armenia prioritizes human rights and freedoms. "We have chosen the democratic path, while they (Belarus) are a little different, not like Armenia," Simonyan stated. Responding to criticism over his tone, Simonyan said his manner of speaking reflects his personal character and that his role in parliament does not impose the same constraints as diplomatic service. "Why are you picking on Belarus?" Simonyan said, adding that he had learned about the protest note through media reports and had no additional details. He further stressed that Armenia "will not be a province" or politically dependent, describing the governance model of Belarus as unacceptable both for the country and personally for him. Simonyan assured that Armenia remains a free state with independent media and the rule of law.