Putin warns Pashinyan Armenia's EU path could disrupt Eurasian trade ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin told Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Armenia's EU ambitions could complicate its Eurasian Economic Union membership.
At a meeting in Bishkek, Putin said Armenia's pursuit of closer European Union ties could erode trade benefits and established links within the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union, according to the Kremlin.
Pashinyan said Armenia had not violated its obligations and did not currently plan to leave the Eurasian bloc. Armenia has begun a legal process toward closer EU integration but has not formally applied for membership.