Armenia increases exports to EU countries 15-fold
Armenia's exports to European Union countries increased 1.5-fold year-on-year in January-September 2026, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said.
Armenia's exports to European Union countries increased 1.5-fold year-on-year in January-September 2026, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan said.
Armenia’s potential withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) will entail catastrophic consequences for the country, with its losses amounting up to 40% of GDP, according to a Eurasian Rating Agency’s survey.
The Kremlin has not yet examined the report by the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council on the potential consequences of Armenia suspending its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
The suspension of Armenia’s participation in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) may lead to the gas price increase from $177.5 to $300 per 1,000 cubic meters or by 69%, according to the Eurasian Intergovernmental Council's report.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan may visit Russia soon, Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan agreed on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek to hold a "special, separate bilateral meeting" at a later date, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said at the International Festival of Youth.
Armenia does not intend to abandon the Russian market and is actively working with its Russian colleagues, Armenian Minister of Economy Gevorg Papoyan said.
At a meeting with Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Bishkek on September 1, Russian President Vladimir Putin will once again set out Moscow’s position on Yerevan’s intention to join the European Union, Putin’s press secretary Dmitry Peskov said.
Armenian Parliament Speaker Ruben Rubinyan said Yerevan is not taking any steps that could harm its relations with Moscow and remains committed to maintaining good-neighborly ties, according to the parliament's press service.
Armenia will soon begin the process of applying for membership in the EU, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
Moscow has once again insisted that Armenia should decide whether to hold a referendum on remaining part of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) or pursuing EU membership, the Russian Foreign Ministry reported.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan detailed Yerevan's assessment of potential European integration alongside its continued membership in the EAEU.
Russia's upper house speaker Valentina Matviyenko held a telephone conversation with Armenian parliament speaker Ruben Rubinyan on August 6.
Trade between Russia and Armenia has declined by approximately two thirds year-on-year since the beginning of 2026 and continues to decline, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said.
If Armenia opts for European integration, it will be required to impose a visa regime on Russia. The EU is pressing Yerevan to sever its ties with Moscow.
Brussels realizes the inevitability of a deep economic crisis in Armenia if Yerevan leaves the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the press service of the Russian Foreign Intelligence Service (SVR) said.
Armenia is interested in maintaining dialogue with Russia, with bilateral contacts expected soon, Armenia's Deputy Foreign Minister Mnatsakan Safaryan said.
Russia and Armenia are fraternal nations and the integration process binding them contributes to Armenia's economic development, Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov said on Wednesday.
Moscow expects to preserve good relations and develop cooperation with Yerevan, Director of Russia’s Foreign Intelligence Service (SCR) Sergey Naryshkin said.
The resolution on the need for Yerevan to hold a referendum on choosing between membership either in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) or the European Union, which was adopted by the leaders of four EAEU member states, is very balanced, Armenian …