AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRussia–Armenia Diplomatic Rift: Russia recalled its ambassador to Yerevan, Sergey Kopyrkin, for consultations, saying Armenia’s steps toward EU rapprochement are undermining cooperation inside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). EAEU Pressure on EU Bid: EAEU leaders urged Armenia to hold a nationwide referendum on EU membership versus staying in the bloc, warning of “significant risks” to economic security and promising an assessment of consequences by December 2026. Energy and Gas Stakes: Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko warned Armenia against a “Ukrainian scenario,” questioning Pashinyan’s claims about future pipeline routes and stressing the current economic advantage of cheaper Russian gas. Election Watch: A new pre-vote poll projects Nikol Pashinyan’s Civil Contract could win nearly 65% of decided voters ahead of June 7, framing the election as a decisive choice between a pro-West course and closer alignment with Moscow. Trade Talks Beyond the Region: Separately, Russia said India and the EAEU are discussing a limited, temporary free-trade arrangement for selected goods as negotiations intensify. Food Safety/Market Access: Armenia’s food safety authority reported initial results from joint inspections with Rosselkhoznadzor, clearing some Armenian fish-farm products for import into Russia while others are still being processed.
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