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Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union urges Armenian referendum

Euronews Friday 29 May 2026, 18:21 UTC 1 min read
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Leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) at a summit in Astana urged Armenia to decide between joining the Russia-led bloc or the European Union. This call comes as the upcoming Armenian election on 7 June is viewed as a critical juncture in the geopolitical landscape of the South Caucasus.

The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) leaders gathered at a summit in Astana and urged Yerevan to choose between the Russia-led union and the EU, as the 7 June Armenian election emerges as a pivotal moment in the geopolitical evolution of the South Caucasus.
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