Putin told Pashinyan that Armenia’s move toward EU membership would amount to leaving the EEU, escalating a dispute with implications for trade and finance.
Armenia's Central Electoral Commission conducted a recount on 637 polling stations after opposition complaints, adjusting vote totals for major political blocs ahead of final results.
Armenia’s recent parliamentary elections reinforce Prime Minister Pashinyan’s EU-oriented agenda, with major implications for the country’s fintech, digital banking, and cybersecurity sectors.
Putin warns Armenia of tariff hikes and economic sanctions if it leaves the Eurasian Economic Union, urging a referendum amid rising geopolitical tensions and trade restrictions.
Russia warns Armenia that deepening EU ties may end duty-free gas and oil supplies, threatening energy security and economic cooperation amid geopolitical tensions.