Russian leader expresses concerns about Yerevan's European ambitions.
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Vladimir Putin cautioned Armenia against the risk of facing a scenario similar to Ukraine's if it continues pursuing integration with the European Union. The statement reflects Moscow's concerns about EU expansion in the post-Soviet space. Armenia has recently intensified diplomatic contacts with Brussels and European countries. Russia views such steps as a threat to its influence in the Caucasus.
Putin warned Armenia against closer ties with the EU, hinting at the possibility of a 'Ukrainian scenario' — armed conflict. Yerevan, meanwhile, is actively developing relations with Brussels and distancing itself from Russian integration structures, including the CSTO.
Kremlin pressure on Armenia affects geopolitical stability in the Caucasus and may trigger a new armed conflict in the region. For Armenian business and citizens, this means growing risks of destabilization, and for EU countries — the need to review support policy for Western orientation in the post-Soviet space.
Mehmet Yılmaz