Tag:

Eaeu

Grigory Trofimchuk: Russia will not be able to simply get rid of Pashinyan - INTERVIEW

The political balance in the South Caucasus is once again entering a period of uncertainty. Russia is seeking to preserve its influence in the region while navigating increasingly complex realities: Azerbaijan has strengthened its position since the 2020 Patriotic War and has become an important player not only in the South Caucasus, but also across wider Eurasian transport and energy corridors. Armenia, meanwhile, is moving further away from Moscow’s orbit, openly discussing closer integration with the European Union and increasingly questioning its participation in Russian-led institutions.

06 Jun 2026-09:20
Armenia faces a choice between the EU and the EAEU: Will Russian blackmail work?

With only a few days left before the elections in Armenia, Moscow has noticeably ramped up pressure on Yerevan, tightening what some describe as a “noose” around the Armenian economy.

02 Jun 2026-16:52
Putin, Pashinyan discuss EAEU summit in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, the Kremlin said on Monday.

01 Jun 2026-15:12
Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia for consultations

30 May 2026-13:04
Putin warns Armenia over EU path, EAEU exit impact - VIDEO

Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Armenia could face a significant economic impact if it moves away from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) amid its growing interest in European Union integration.

30 May 2026-10:48
Armenia could lose 14% of GDP if it quits EAEU, Putin says

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin has said that, according to preliminary expert estimates, Armenia’s potential withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) could result in a loss of at least 14% of its GDP.

30 May 2026-00:15
EAEU leaders call for Armenia referendum over EU path, Kremlin says

The leaders of Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states adopted a joint statement in Astana on Friday expressing concern over what they described as “substantial risks” to the economic security of member states arising from Armenia’s preparations to join the European Union, warning of potential damage to the bloc’s members.

29 May 2026-19:55
Pashinyan is no longer standing beside Putin

In recent years, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s participation in summits of post-Soviet integration structures has become one of the clearest indicators of Yerevan’s changing foreign policy course. Formally, Armenia remains a member of the Eurasian Economic Union, the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).

28 May 2026-10:00
Armenia to attend upcoming EAEU summit, Mirzoyan says

Armenia will take part in the upcoming summit of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) in Astana on 28–29 May, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan has said.

25 May 2026-17:29
Kremlin warns Armenia could lose preferential gas prices outside EAEU

Russia remains a reliable supplier of energy resources, particularly to its partners, but Armenia’s preferential gas prices could shift to market-based rates if Yerevan leaves the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov has said.

25 May 2026-15:20