Russia Wants Armenia Back in the Fold. It May Be Too Late.

Russia warns Armenia over moves straining alliance with Moscow

Russia on Wednesday accused Armenia of taking actions that undermine the spirit of its longstanding alliance with Moscow, signaling deepening tensions between the two traditional a...

Russia Wants Armenia Back in the Fold. It May Be Too Late.

Years of slowly growing tensions between Yerevan and Moscow have crescendoed in recent weeks as Armenia prepares for national elections on June 7. The competition is expected to be riddled with attempts by Moscow to exert its influence.

Moscow Warns Of Armenia’s Ouster From Russian-Led Trade Bloc

Russia again questioned Armenia’s continued membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU) on Tuesday, citing the Armenian government’s desire to join the European Union.

Moscow Warns of Armenia’s Possible Ouster From Russia-Led Economic Bloc

YEREVAN (Azatutyun.am)—Russia again questioned Armenia’s continued membership in the Eurasian Economic Union on Tuesday, citing the Armenian government’s desire to join the European Union. Echoing President Vladimir Putin’s recent statement, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said Yerevan must already choose between remaining part of the Russian-led trade bloc and sticking to its European integration drive. “The Armenian people are cl…