Armenian PM Rejects Russia’s Demand for EU Referendum as Relations Nosedive
- Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan rejected Russia and other Eurasian Economic Union members' demand for an immediate referendum on choosing between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union, stating such a vote lacks basis at this stage.
- Pashinyan said that Armenia will remain a member of the Eurasian Economic Union until a choice between the EU and EAEU becomes unavoidable, with any final decision to be made by Armenian citizens through a legitimate future referendum.
- Tensions between Armenia and Russia have worsened due to Armenia's pro-European pivot and independent stance on Ukraine, leading to Russian economic restrictions and diplomatic retaliation.
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected a call from Moscow to hold an immediate referendum on leaving the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to join the European Union. Pashinyan's refusal came on Monday as Russian President Vladimir Putin called, apparently to wish him a happy birthday. The "unreasonable" demand, as the Armenian leader called it, came amid a rapid escalation of economic and diplomatic pressure from the Krem…
Armenia has moved closer to the EU and NATO. This weekend, Nikol Pashinyan could be re-elected as the country's leader. Putin is doing everything he can to stop him – and openly draws parallels to Ukraine.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pasinian on Monday rejected the appeal of Russian President Vladimir Putin to hold a referendum on Armenia's accession to the European Union, under Moscow's pressure a week before the legislative elections, reports AFP, taken over by Agerpres. Vladimir Putin asked Yerevan last week to organize a referendum "as soon as possible", stating that ...
Nikol Pashinyan has rejected a referendum on choosing between the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union, as pressure on Yerevan grows.
Times of India
Armenia rejects Putin's pressure for EU referendum
Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Russia's demand for a referendum on joining the European Union. Pashinyan stated that Armenia's relationship with Russia is undergoing a transformation. Moscow has increased pressure on Yerevan, banning fish imports and recalling its ambassador. Armenia is seeking new alliances after feeling unprotected by Russia in past conflicts.
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