Russia's Neighbor Takes Big Step Towards Europe

Armenia seeks to join EU in blow to Vladimir Putin
Armenia approved a bill on Thursday to initiate the process of joining the European Union, signaling a further shift away from its traditional ally, Russia. Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022,
Armenia floats EU referendum amid split with Russia
Armenia could soon be on the path to joining the European Union, the country’s prime minister claimed Thursday against a backdrop of growing tensions with the Kremlin, which was once one of its top allies.
Russia's Neighbor Takes Big Step Towards Europe in Blow to Putin
The Armenian government on Thursday approved draft legislation to kickstart the process of the nation's accession to the European Union, a move which will serve as a blow to its neighbor, Russia. Newsweek has contacted the Kremlin for comment by email.
Armenia Takes Step Toward EU Accession Talks, Interfax Says
Armenia’s government backed kicking off the process for accession into the European Union, a move that could anger its traditional ally, Russia.
Armenia proposes EU accesion bill in shift away from Russia
The Armenian government on Thursday introduced a bill to parliament that calls for the country to begin the process of joining the European Union. According to the Armenpress news agency, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the government is committed to the law,
Armenia approves EU membership bid further straining ties with Russia
By Ani Avetisyan in Yerevan Armenia has formally started the process of joining the European Union (EU). A bill calling for the country to launch a bid to enter the 27-member bloc was approved by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government on January 9.
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EU could extend monitoring mission in Armenia through 2027
The High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, Kaja Kallas, has proposed a two-year ...
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Government Backs Armenia’s EU Membership Bid, Angering Russia
Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s government officially announced that it will back a bid for Armenia’s membership in the ...
"Armenia has embarked on the path of Ukrainization": Marukyan on Pashinyan's "suicidal thoughts"
EADaily, . "Armenia has embarked on the path of Ukrainization." This was stated on January 9 by the former ...
Armenia takes first step to EU accession as government approves bill
The South Caucasus country has previously floated the idea of joining the bloc as part of a general shift toward the West.
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EU considers extending the deployment of Monitoring Mission in Armenia
Kaja Kallas, EU High Representative of the European Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, has proposed extending the ...
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Armenia's government backs bill on launching EU accession process
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stressed that even if the bill is passed, the accession process can start only if the ...
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Armenia mulls talks with Brussels to launch EU bid
The move comes as Armenia has deepened its ties with the West in recent years, moving away from long-term ally Russia.
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Ovechuk: energy prices will rise in Armenia, while exports will drop by 70-80 per cent if ties with the EEU curtailed
In case of curtailing ties with the Eurasian Economic Union (EEU), energy prices in Armenia will rise and exports will drop, ...