Armenia, European Union and Russia

Armenia approves EU membership bid further straining ties with Russia
By Ani Avetisyan in Yerevan Armenia has formally started the process of joining the European Union (EU). A bill calling for the country to launch a bid to enter the 27-member bloc was approved by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government on January 9.
Government Backs Armenia’s EU Membership Bid, Angering Russia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government officially announced that it will back a bid for Armenia’s membership in the European Union, prompting Moscow to threaten Armenia’s status in the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union.
Armenia takes first step to EU accession as government approves bill
The South Caucasus country has previously floated the idea of joining the bloc as part of a general shift toward the West. #EuropeNews
Armenia's government backs bill on launching EU accession process
The Armenian government on Jan. 9 supported a draft law on initiating the country's accession process with the European Union, Armenia News reported. The government "expressed a positive stance" on the bill,
Armenia proposes EU accesion bill in shift away from Russia
The Armenian government on Thursday introduced a bill to parliament that calls for the country to begin the process of joining the European Union. According to the Armenpress news agency, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the government is committed to the law,
Armenia Takes Step Toward EU Accession Talks, Interfax Says
Armenia’s government backed kicking off the process for accession into the European Union, a move that could anger its traditional ally, Russia.
Armenia floats EU referendum amid split with Russia
Armenia could soon be on the path to joining the European Union, the country’s prime minister claimed Thursday against a backdrop of growing tensions with the Kremlin, which was once one of its top allies.
Kremlin Responds To Armenia's EU Membership Bid, Calling It Impossible
The government of Armenia has officially endorsed a draft law initiating the country's process of joining the European Union (EU). The decision, made during a cabinet meeting on 9 January 2025, marks a significant step towards closer ties with Europe, Azernews reports.
Armenian government approves draft law to initiate EU accession process
On Thursday, January 9, the Armenian government approved the draft law titled "On the Start of the Process of Armenia's Accession to the European Union," the news agency NEWS.am reports. "The draft law on the start of Armenia's EU membership process was submitted for discussion in the National Assembly as a civic initiative,
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Ovechuk: energy prices will rise in Armenia, while exports will drop by 70-80 per cent if ties with the EEU curtailed
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"Armenia has embarked on the path of Ukrainization": Marukyan on Pashinyan's "suicidal thoughts"
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Kremlin doubts Armenia can be member of both EU and EAEU
Armenia can hardly be a member of both the European Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry ...
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Magdalena Grono highlights the expansion of Armenia-EU co-operation
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan received Thursday EU Special Representative for the South Caucasus and the Crisis in ...