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Putin Urges Armenia to Choose Between Russia and the European Union

30 Mayıs 2026France 24

Armenia is facing increasing pressure from Russia as President Nikol Pashinyan seeks to diversify the country's foreign relations by strengthening ties with both Russia and the European Union. However, President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that Armenia's aspirations to join the EU are unacceptable, leading to t…
The union has called for a referendum in Armenia to decide between aligning with Russia or the EU, highlighting the growing tensions in the region.
Armenia's relationship with Russia has been complicated by its aspirations to integrate more closely with Western institutions. The ongoing conflict with Azerbaijan over Nagorno-Karabakh has further strained Armenia's reliance on Russia for security, prompting Pashinyan to explore alternative alliances.
This situation underscores the geopolitical tug-of-war in the South Caucasus, where Armenia's strategic choices are heavily influenced by its historical ties to Russia. Pashinyan's approach of diversification may be seen as a pragmatic response to the changing dynamics in the region, yet it risks alienating Moscow,…

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