Putin Tells Armenian PM EU Accession is 'Impossible', Demands Pro-Russian Parties

Russian President Vladimir Putin has informed Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that joining the European Union is 'simply impossible' for Armenia, citing its existing membership in a customs union with Moscow, and has also demanded that 'pro-Russian' political parties be allowed to run in elections.

2 Apr, 07:58 — 2 Apr, 07:58

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Moscow TimesMostly Factual150d ago

Armenia Cannot Be in Both EU and Russian-Led Customs Bloc, Putin says

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said he was aware that being in the two unions was incompatible, but that pursuing both paths was possible "for now."

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Armenia Cannot Be in Both EU and Russian-Led Customs Bloc, Putin says

hurriyet-daily2 Apr, 08:18

Armenia cannot be in both EU and Russian customs bloc, Putin says - Hürriyet Daily News

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Putin Tells Armenian PM EU Accession is 'Impossible', Demands Pro-Russian Parties

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Armenia Cannot Be in Both EU and Russian-Led Customs Bloc, Putin says

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Armenia Cannot Be in Both EU and Russian-Led Customs Bloc, Putin says

Armenia cannot be in both EU and Russian customs bloc, Putin says - Hürriyet Daily News

Putin îi spune premierului Armeniei că aderarea la UE e „imposibilă” și cere ca partide „proruse” să candideze la alegeri

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