"Moscow regrets to know learn about the recent events and casualties in the capital of friendly Armenia. We extend our deep condolences to the families of the killed," says a statement issued by the Russian Foreign Ministry.

"We are hopeful that the measures taken by the Armenian leadership will help resolution of the domestic situation through a peaceful dialogue between the authorities and all public forces.

"According to the data provided by the RF Embassy in Armenia, no Russian citizen suffered in the unrest," the statement says, the RA MFA press service reported.