Russia Warns Armenia on EU Accession Amid Geopolitical Tension

Russia warned Armenia of potential termination of cheap oil and gas agreements if it continues pursuing EU membership. As Armenia strengthens ties with the EU and the US, relations with Russia have become strained.

In a significant geopolitical development, Russia has issued a stark warning to Armenia regarding its EU accession ambitions. Moscow cautioned that it may halt vital oil and gas supplies to the South Caucasus nation if it proceeds with joining the European Union.

This warning comes ahead of Armenia's election on June 7, where Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's Civil Contract party is projected to take a decisive lead. Pashinyan's warming ties with the West have been a point of contention for Moscow.

Traditionally aligned with Russia, Armenia relies heavily on its neighbor for energy, importing 2.7 billion cubic meters of gas last year, predominantly from Russia. However, Yerevan's recent shifts towards Brussels and Washington have strained these historic ties.