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.
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 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
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stressed that even if the bill is passed, the accession process can start only if the Armenian people support it in a referendum
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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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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Russia views start of Armenia's discussion on its EU accession process as commencement of its withdrawal from EAEU - Deputy PM Overchuk
MOSCOW. Jan 9 (Interfax) - Armenia's discussion of a bill envisioning the launch of the country's European Union accession process may be deemed as the commencement of the country's withdrawal from ...
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Armenia takes first step toward EU membership
The Armenian government has approved a draft law to initiate the process of joining the European Union, News.am reported on ...
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Armenia's simultaneous participation in EU, EAEU deemed impossible - Kremlin
BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 9. Armenia’s participation in both the European Union (EU) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) ...
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Armenia Ditches Moscow’s Shadow, Eyes European Dream
In March 2024, the European Parliament adopted a resolution encouraging stronger EU-Armenia relations and affirming that ...