New Delhi, June 22 -- Russia has delayed or frozen several initiatives involving Armenia because of decisions taken in Yerevan, according to Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova, who said Armenian authorities continue to deepen engagement with Western partners while putting joint projects with Moscow on hold.

Speaking to RIA Novosti, Zakharova said projects involving Russia had faced repeated delays despite assurances from Armenian officials that discussions would resume after elections.

"Serious initiatives with our participation are delayed or frozen. At the same time, we were told as a mantra - 'we will return to their consideration after the elections.' However, no one in Yerevan is going to slow down in terms of imp...