Armenia Sees No Barrier to EAEU Membership Amid EU Choice
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- •On April 5, 2026, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov confirmed Armenia's position on EAEU membership.
- •Peskov stated that Armenia's economic growth rate within the EAEU is higher than that of other CIS countries.
- •Peskov clarified that membership in the EAEU and the European Union are incompatible for Armenia.
- •Armenia faces a decision to choose between continued integration with the EAEU or pursuing closer ties with the EU.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Armenia decides to fully commit to EAEU membership Armenia would deepen economic and political ties with Russia and other EAEU members, potentially gaining trade benefits but limiting its engagement with the EU market.
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RUTASS (EN)Yerevan understands it can’t simultaneously stay in EAEU and EU — Kremlin spokesmanRURIA Novosti (RU)Армения считает, что ничего не мешает ее нахождению в ЕАЭС, заявил ПесковRURIA Novosti (RU)Темпы развития Армении в составе ЕАЭС выше, чем у стран СНГ, заявил ПесковRURIA Novosti (RU)ЕАЭС и Евросоюз не сочетаются, Армении придется выбирать, заявил Песков