Putin urges Pashinyan to hold EU accession vote
Recent developments reveal that Russian President Vladimir Putin has called on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to hold a quick referendum on Armenia's accession to the European Union, amid escalating tensions between the two countries. Although Armenia has been an ally of Russia with a long shared history, Yerevan has been moving closer to the West, supported by Pashinyan’s victory in the legislative elections. This shift prompted Moscow to impose economic sanctions on Armenia, including a ban on importing Armenian agricultural products. Putin emphasized the necessity of organizing a national referendum as soon as possible; however, Pashinyan responded that such a step could only be feasible after Armenia officially applies and begins the accession process. During the meeting, bilateral economic issues were also discussed, with Pashinyan requesting measures to address them.
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