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Putin's warning to Armenia: Russia or the European Union

Putin's warning to Armenia: Russia or the European Union
France 24 Saturday 30 May 2026, 08:55 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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Armenia is under pressure from Russia. President Nikol Pashinyan has been openly pursuing a strategy of "diversification" - forging ties with both Russia and the West. But his aspirations for the country to join the EU are unacceptable to President Vladimir Putin, and The Eurasian Economic Union, led by Moscow, has threatened to suspend Armenia.

Armenia is under pressure from Russia. President Nikol Pashinyan has been openly pursuing a strategy of "diversification" - forging ties with both Russia and the West. But his aspirations for the country to join the EU are unacceptable to President Vladimir Putin, and The Eurasian Economic Union, led by Moscow, has threatened to suspend Armenia. The group has called on Yerevan to hold a popular referendum to choose between it and the EU, with Putin saying it was "impossible to reconcile the two". Details by Eliza Herbert.
Putin (PERSON) Armenia (LOCATION) Russia (LOCATION) the European Union (ORG) Nikol Pashinyan (PERSON) EU (ORG) Vladimir Putin (PERSON) The Eurasian Economic Union (ORG) Moscow (LOCATION) Yerevan (LOCATION) Eliza Herbert (PERSON)
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