Russia Threatens to Rip Up Natural Gas Deal With Armenia Over Its EU Ambitions
Russia said Armenia’s EU bid could end preferential energy and diamond supplies, a move analysts say would deepen pressure on a heavily dependent economy.
- On Saturday, the Russian Foreign Ministry recalled Ambassador to Armenia Sergei Kopyrkin to Moscow for consultations, citing Armenian leadership's moves toward European Union rapprochement as damaging to the EAEU.
- Friction has grown between the traditional allies since Azerbaijan regained control of Nagorno-Karabakh in 2023, straining the Caucasus nation of around 3 million people despite its deepening Western ties.
- At a summit in Kazakhstan on Friday, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Armenia against EU integration, invoking the "Ukrainian scenario" while a Moscow-led economic union threatened suspension for seeking membership.
- Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan dismissed recent Russian threats to cancel a 2013 bilateral energy agreement, arguing European Union membership would eventually provide greater economic benefits than duty-free access losses.
- Putin declared it "impossible to reconcile the two" economic blocs, urging a referendum as Armenia's Civil Contract party faces pro-Russian opposition in parliamentary elections scheduled for next month.
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Russia recalls ambassador to Armenia as Yerevan pursues closer EU ties
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia, Sergey Kopyrkin, to Moscow for consultations-a move the Russian Foreign Ministry links to Armenia’s steps toward closer ties with the European Union. The ministry warned that Yerevan’s actions are undermining cooperation within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). "The Ambassador of the Russian Federation to the Republic of Armenia, S.P. Kopyrkin, has been called to Moscow for consultations in connec…
Regional leaders formally urged Armenia to convene a national referendum to decide whether to join the EU or remain in the EUE.
Russia has recalled its ambassador to Armenia for talks amid growing tensions between Armenia and the EU. Russian President Putin warned Armenia against rapprochement with Brussels at a meeting with allies in Kazakhstan on Friday.
Russia announced the recall of its ambassador to Armenia in a context of strong diplomatic tensions related to Armenia's rapprochement with the European Union. Vladimir Putin hardens the tone and warns...
Formally allied with Russia, Armenia has tightened ties with the West in recent years, despite its economic dependence on Moscow
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