Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a congratulatory holiday message to Armenian President Armen Sarkissian  

"Armenian-Russian relations are based on good traditions of friendship, cultural and caring intimacy. I am convinced that next year our bilateral allied cooperation, constructive cooperation in various fields will continue to develop for the benefit of our fraternal peoples, for the benefit of strengthening stability and security in the region,” Putin wrote Sarkissian.

Putin wished the citizens of Armenia peace and prosperity in the coming year.