Russian border guards have withdrawn from Zvartnots Airport
Russia completed the withdrawal of its border guards from Yerevan’s Zvartnots International Airport on Wednesday. This step was taken at Armenia’s request, which had been submitted earlier this year. The completion of the withdrawal means that Russian border guards will no longer serve at the airport.
Zvartnots Airport is Armenia’s main international airport, and it plays an important role in the country’s air connectivity. Russian border guards had worked there for many years. However, Armenia’s authorities had decided earlier that their presence should come to an end.
According to published information, the withdrawal process was completed on Wednesday. This issue had previously already been discussed between Armenia and Russia. The Armenian side had stated that border control at the airport should be carried out by Armenia’s relevant services.
This change is an important development within the framework of relations between Armenia and Russia. It also concerns Armenia’s border management system and the country’s independent control at the international airport.
Thus, the mission of Russian border guards at Zvartnots Airport has ended, and now the border service there is being transferred entirely to the Armenian side.