Russian-led economic union considers suspending Armenia over EU ambitions
Russia-led EAEU members threatened to suspend Armenia’s membership and ordered a referendum as Moscow moved to block Armenian farm imports.
- During a summit in Astana on Friday, leaders of the Eurasian Economic Union—Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan—demanded Armenia hold a national referendum as soon as possible on whether to pursue European Union membership or remain in the Moscow-led bloc.
- The EAEU alliance warned that Armenia's westward integration poses 'significant risks to the economic security' of member states, claiming membership in both the EU and EAEU is incompatible.
- Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Friday that Armenia could lose up to 14% of its Gross Domestic Product if it leaves the Moscow-dominated bloc, comparing the situation to Ukraine's earlier European Union ambitions.
- Russia imposed 'temporary restrictions' on Armenian agricultural exports as the EAEU ordered officials to prepare a report by December on potential consequences of suspending Armenia's membership.
- With Armenia's June 7 parliamentary elections approaching, Pashinyan remains defiant, rejecting the referendum idea while seeking to maintain a pro-European Union course alongside his country's existing trade arrangements.
15 Articles
15 Articles
Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union urges Armenian referendum
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.
Associated Press News
Moscow-led economic grouping threatens to suspend Armenia over its EU bid
Members of a Russia-led economic alliance have warned member Armenia that it could face suspension over its aspirations to join the European Union.
Dnevni list Danas
n1info.rsEvroazijski ekonomski savez (EAES) predvođen Rusijom u kome su bivše sovjestske republike dans je saopštio da će razmotriti suspenziju Jermenije zbog njene težnje ka ulasku u EU i pozvao Yerevan da održi referendum da bi njihov narod mogao da glasa kojim putem želi da ide.
Russian-Led Bloc Threatens To Suspend Armenia Due To Its EU Ambitions
Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan have issued an ultimatum to Armenia, threatening to suspend its membership in the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) amid tensions over Armenia’s push to join the European Union.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 46% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
