Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

EU Gives €34 M to Armenia, Offsets Russian Ban

6/26/2026

28 2 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • European Commission disbursed €34 million to offset Russia’s trade restrictions on Armenia’s private sector.
  • Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will travel to Armenia next week for talks with Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
  • Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said the funds will aid agri-food and flower producers via trade initiatives.
  • Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said Armenia’s EU membership bid is theoretical and the country will remain in the Eurasian Economic Union.