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Russia bans Armenian produce, recalls envoy; Trump backs Pashinyan

6/3/2026

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Russia expanded trade bans on Armenian fruit, vegetables, wine, and mineral water and recalled Ambassador Sergei Kopyrkin to Moscow for consultations because Armenia pursued EU ties.
The Eurasian Economic Union warned that Armenia’s EU bid could trigger suspension of its membership.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the June 7 election.

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Russia expanded trade bans on Armenian fruit, vegetables, wine, and mineral water and recalled Ambassador Sergei Kopyrkin to Moscow for consultations because Armenia pursued EU ties.
The Eurasian Economic Union warned that Armenia’s EU bid could trigger suspension of its membership.
U.S. President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan ahead of the June 7 election.