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Armenia Moves Closer to EU Membership Amid Kremlin Warning

4/4/2025

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Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has taken a bold step towards EU membership, signing a law on April 4 that echoes the hopes of the nation. With the parliament backing the bill by 64 votes, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the need for a referendum, even as the Kremlin cautions against pursuing dual membership with the EAEU.

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Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan has taken a bold step towards EU membership, signing a law on April 4 that echoes the hopes of the nation. With the parliament backing the bill by 64 votes, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized the need for a referendum, even as the Kremlin cautions against pursuing dual membership with the EAEU.