At the press conference held after the EAEU meeting in Astana, Russian President Vladimir Putin referred to the possible consequences of Armenia's possible exit from the union. He stated that Russia will have to stop almost all economic activities related to integration processes with Armenia, if the republic continues its path to the EU. In addition, its citizens in Russia will be subject to normal migration requirements, they will be required to obtain permits," said the Kremlin leader. At the same time, the Russian President reminded that the peoples of Russia and Armenia have been linked by ties of friendship and special relations for centuries and emphasized that any decision by Armenia to move closer to the European Union will not harm its humanitarian ties with Russia. Putin assured that the discussions between Russia and Armenia regarding its future in the EAEU will be sincere and "Russia would like the referendum on joining the EU or continuing participation in the EEU to be held in Armenia as soon as possible," said the Russian President.
In case of exit from EAEU, RA citizens in Russia will be subject to normal migration requirements. Putin
29.05.2026 21:11 |
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