Russia has fully transitioned to national currencies in trade with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states, bypassing the use of the U.S. dollar and the euro, State Secretary of the Union State of Russia and Belarus Sergey Glazyev announced at the 4th Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security.
The Russian government has introduced a temporary ban on exports of certain types of petrochemical products from Russia outside the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), the government 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 EAEU member states presented a report concerning the consequences of a possible suspension of Armenia's membership in the union; Armenian authorities stated they would review the document and give a response.
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 discussion on the rules for forming a common oil and petroleum products market within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is underway, and dialogue between the countries continues, Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk said.
Implementing measures to suspend the application of EAEU Treaty provisions with respect to Armenia would have a direct impact on the country’s trade and economic relations
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.
With the EAEU‑UAE economic partnership agreement now in force, trade between the bloc and the country is expected to grow by at least $5–6 billion in the medium term.
According to a Gallup International poll, nearly 60% of Armenian citizens favour holding a referendum on continued membership in the Eurasian Economic Union.
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.
Armenia will soon begin the process of applying for membership in the EU, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said.
Armenian authorities have responded to Rosselkhoznadzor's statement, saying they maintain a constructive dialogue with the agency.
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 Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan will take part in a meeting of the EAEU Agro‑Industrial Policy Council.
Despite challenges, the economies of the EAEU member states maintain their stability and potential for further growth and development, Kazakh Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov said.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan detailed Yerevan's assessment of potential European integration alongside its continued membership in the EAEU.
A Free Trade Agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) member states and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is to take effect on October 6, 2026, Eurasian Economic Commission (EEC) Trade Minister Andrei Slepnev 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.
