Putin Warns Armenia It Could Face “Ukraine Scenario” Over EU Ambitions
UNITED24 Media • • world
Key Points:
- Russian President Vladimir Putin suggested Armenia hold a referendum to decide its future relations with the European Union and Russia, emphasizing the importance of an early decision on its geopolitical direction.
- Putin proposed that the outcome of the referendum would guide Moscow in making "appropriate conclusions" and potentially lead to a "soft, intelligent and mutually beneficial separation" between Russia and Armenia.
- He linked Armenia’s EU integration efforts to the events that preceded Russia’s war against Ukraine, blaming Ukraine’s attempts to join the EU for triggering the conflict and subsequent geopolitical crises.
- The remarks come amid heightened tensions as Armenia deepens its ties with the EU and criticizes Russia-led security organizations, with Armenia officially starting its EU accession process in 2025.
- Russian officials have warned Armenia that pursuing EU integration may force it to choose between the EU and the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union, with potential economic consequences for Yerevan.
