Putin somează Armenia să aleagă: „Aderarea la UE” este incompatibilă cu Uniunea Eurasiatică • Newsweek România

Vladimir Putin has warned Armenia that its move towards the EU jeopardizes its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union. During a tense exchange with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Putin emphasized the need for a quick referendum on EU integration. This meeting highlighted the growing rift between Armenia and Russia, especially after Armenia's recent elections that favored a pro-Western stance. Pashinyan countered Putin's claims, asserting that a referendum is unnecessary as Armenia has already declared its intention to pursue EU ties. The situation reflects Armenia's shift away from Russian influence towards closer relations with the West, which has led to economic pressures from Moscow.