Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated during a phone call…
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin that holding a referendum on Armenia's accession to the European Union is possible after Yerevan submits an official application for EU membership.
Consensus
- Nikol Pashinyan discussed the possibility of holding a referendum on Armenia’s accession to the European Union with Vladimir Putin during a phone call.
- Pashinian stated that such a referendum would be possible only after Armenia submits an official application for EU membership.
- Armenia is open to discussing these issues through an open, partner-like, and friendly dialogue.
- Russia emphasized the need for Armenia to hold a referendum on its EAEС membership as soon as possible.
Points of divergence
- Pashinian mentioned that restrictions on Armenian exports to Russia contradict the legal framework of bilateral relations and norms of the Eurasian Economic Union, and requested measures to resolve the situation. — vedomosti
- The Kremlin stated that Putin confirmed commitment to a joint declaration by leaders of Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, and Russia from the 29 May 2026 EAEС summit in Astana, which stresses the need for an early national referendum in Armenia on EU accession or continued EAEС membership. — vedomosti
- On 24 June, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov stated that Armenia is at a stage of choosing its development path and that EAEС membership is more beneficial for Armenia. — vedomosti
- Putin emphasized during the call that Armenia should hold an EAEС referendum as soon as possible, and Pashinian confirmed the government’s readiness to address this issue. — kommersant
- In early July, Pashinyan stated that Armenia does not ignore its international partners’ interests and ruled out ending rapprochement with the European Union. — kommersant
Coverage (2 sources)
- Pashinyan speaks about the possible holding of a referendum on Armenia's accession to the EU — Ведомости
- Pashinyan spoke about the possibility of holding a referendum on joining the European Union — Коммерсантъ
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