European leaders converge on Armenia as Russia looks on
Summary
European leaders are coming together in Armenia for two major summits, marking a shift in the region's alliances. Armenia, traditionally closely tied to Russia, is deepening its relationship with the European Union following recent conflicts with Azerbaijan and Russia's limited support.Key Facts
- Over 30 European leaders and Canada's prime minister are attending a European Political Community summit in Armenia's capital, Yerevan.
- The first-ever bilateral summit between the EU and Armenia will take place, with top EU officials participating.
- Armenia is a member of Russia's Eurasian Economic Union and hosts a Russian military base.
- Armenia buys Russian gas at a much lower price than European countries pay.
- In 2023, Azerbaijan launched a military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, displacing over 100,000 ethnic Armenians.
- Russia, which had peacekeepers in the area, did not intervene effectively during the conflict.
- The EU deployed a monitoring mission on the Armenia-Azerbaijan border and brokered a border recognition deal.
- In 2025, Armenia's parliament began the process of joining the EU, and Armenia and Azerbaijan signed a peace agreement supported by President Trump.
- Azerbaijan suspended ties with the European Parliament after a resolution related to Nagorno-Karabakh refugees and Armenian prisoners.
- Russia has shown irritation at Armenia’s closer ties with the EU.
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