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Armenia PM Pashinyan asks Putin to resolve Russian export restrictions

Created at 27 Jul · 5:17 PM1 source↑ Market-relevant
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan requested Russian President Vladimir Putin's assistance in resolving trade restrictions imposed by Russia on Armenian exports. Pashinyan stated these restrictions violate bilateral agreements and Eurasian Economic Union rules.

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Key Numbers

35%of Armenia's foreign trade last year was with Russia

Who's Involved

Nikol Pashinyan
Armenian Prime Minister
Vladimir Putin
Russian President
Armenia PM Pashinyan asks Putin to resolve Russian export restrictions

↳ Why This Matters

The dispute highlights the growing tension between Armenia's pro-Western shift and its traditional alliance with Russia, impacting trade relations within the Eurasian Economic Union and potentially Armenia's membership status.

Key facts

  • Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan requested Russian President Vladimir Putin's help to resolve Russian trade restrictions on Armenian exports.
  • Pashinyan stated the restrictions violate agreements between Armenia and Russia and breach Eurasian Economic Union rules.
  • Russia temporarily banned imports of Armenian products including fruit, vegetables, flowers, fish, and alcoholic beverages.
  • Putin suggested Pashinyan's proposal for EU membership should be put to a referendum.
  • Moscow has warned Armenia could be suspended from the EAEU if it continues to pursue EU membership.

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday to address a dispute over Russian restrictions on Armenian exports. The Armenian government stated that Pashinyan asked Putin to intervene and resolve the issue, asserting that the trade restrictions violate agreements between the two nations and the rules of the Moscow-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), of which both are members.

Pashinyan, who has been steering Armenia towards closer ties with the West, informed Putin that Armenia was ready to resolve outstanding disputes through dialogue. The Kremlin reported that Putin suggested Pashinyan's proposal to seek European Union membership should be put to a referendum.

Relations between Armenia and Russia have become increasingly strained as Armenia deepens its engagement with Western countries. Last month, Russia imposed temporary import bans on a range of Armenian products, including fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, and alcoholic beverages. Armenia is heavily reliant on Russia for energy, and Russia accounted for approximately 35% of Armenia's foreign trade last year. Moscow has also warned that Armenia could face suspension from the EAEU if it continues to pursue EU membership.

Frequently asked questions

Russia temporarily banned imports of a range of Armenian products, including fruit and vegetables, flowers, fish, and alcoholic beverages.

The EAEU is a Moscow-led economic bloc of which both Armenia and Russia are members, aiming to facilitate trade and economic integration among its member states.

Relations have become strained as Armenia has steered in a more pro-Western direction and deepened ties with the West, including pursuing potential EU membership.

What Happens Next

01Armenia to await Russia's response to Pashinyan's request.
02Potential for further EAEU discussions on Armenia's trade status.
03Armenia to potentially hold a referendum on EU membership.

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How It Developed

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pashinyan asked Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exports.
Pashinyan stated the restrictions violate agreements and EAEU rules.
Putin suggested Armenia hold a referendum on EU membership.
Russia imposed trade restrictions on Armenian products last month.
Moscow warned Armenia could be suspended from the EAEU over EU membership pursuit.

Sources

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Armenia's Pashinyan asks Putin to help resolve Russian restrictions on Armenian exportsReuters

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