The scenario in which Armenia withdraws from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is unlikely.
This was reported on Saturday, April 4 by the TASS news agency, referring to the statement of the Speaker of the National Assembly (Parliament) of Armenia Alain Simonyan.
He expressed his forecasts at a briefing, answering a question about the meeting between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan in Moscow.
Simonyan admitted that Yerevan may decide to withdraw from the CSTO and the EAC if the Russian side raises gas prices for Armenia.
“I must say that if such a decision is made, Armenia will make its decision and finally withdraw from both the CSTO and the EAEU and other structures. But I don’t think it will come to that,” the politician said.
He commented on the talks about a possible increase in gas tariffs for Armenia and noted that such proposals have been repeatedly raised in the public field and have been discussed for many years.
The Speaker of the National Assembly of Armenia also commented on the meeting of Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan with Russian President Vladimir Putin and called it a “very working and effective” conversation.
“I have said and I repeat: we have not done anything against Russia, we are not doing it and we are not going to do it. But at the same time, we have defended and will continue to defend the interests of Armenia,” the speaker said vaguely.
Earlier, EADaily reported that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan’s visit to Moscow was a fork in the road for Armenia’s political choice. Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Yerevan’s drift towards the EU will lead to a break with Eurasian integration.
Read more: https://eadaily.com/en/news/2026/04/04/yerevan-named-the-conditions-under-which-armenia-will-withdraw-from-the-csto-and-the-eaeu
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