Putin's warning to Armenia: Russia or the European Union
Summary
Armenia’s leader, Nikol Pashinyan, is trying to build good relationships with both Russia and the European Union (EU). Russia’s President Vladimir Putin warned that Armenia cannot join the EU and remain part of Russia’s economic group, the Eurasian Economic Union, at the same time.Key Facts
- Armenia wants to work with both Russia and Western countries like the EU.
- President Nikol Pashinyan supports the idea of Armenia joining the EU.
- President Vladimir Putin disagrees with Armenia joining the EU.
- The Eurasian Economic Union is led by Russia and includes Armenia.
- The Eurasian Economic Union threatened to suspend Armenia if it pursues EU membership.
- Putin said it is not possible for Armenia to be part of both the EU and the Eurasian Economic Union.
- The Eurasian Economic Union asked Armenia to hold a public vote to decide between the two options.
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