politics
April 2, 2026
IN BRIEF: Putin, Pashinyan discuss Armenia elections and EAEU-EU ties
The Russian president expressed hope that local political processes in Armenia amid the election campaign would not harm relations between the two countries
TL;DR
- Russia supports what benefits the Armenian people and hopes pro-Russian forces can participate in Armenian elections.
- Putin described Russia-Armenia relations as special, built on centuries of common history and civilizational commonality.
- Trade turnover between Russia and Armenia reached $6.4 billion last year, exceeding trade with Azerbaijan.
- Russia sells gas to Armenia at significantly lower prices than current European rates.
- Armenia cannot be simultaneously in a customs union with the EU and the EAEU due to economic definitions.
- Armenia's exports to EAEU countries have increased tenfold in recent years.
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