Armenian PM rejects Russia’s call for EU referendum amid strained relations

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has declined Russia’s demand for an immediate referendum on Armenia’s potential exit from the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to join the European Union. This refusal comes amid increasing economic and diplomatic pressure from Moscow, including a suspension of fish and seafood imports from Armenia and a recall of the Russian ambassador. As Armenia strengthens ties with the EU following its recent conflict with Azerbaijan, Russia warns against its Western ambitions, hinting at possible consequences.

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