Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia’s move toward EU membership would effectively mean leaving the EAEU, sharpening the country’s strategic economic choice.
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission recounted votes at nearly a third of polling stations, altering key party tallies ahead of June 14 certification of parliamentary election results.
Armenia’s parliamentary elections show Prime Minister Pashinyan’s party leading amid tense geopolitical dynamics between EU integration and Russian ties.
Russian President Putin threatens Armenia with increased tariffs and economic restrictions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union amid growing geopolitical tensions.
Russia warns Armenia that its growing ties with the EU may lead to suspension of duty-free gas and petroleum imports, threatening critical energy cooperation agreements.