Armenia looks to EU after decades of relying on Russia

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DW – Deutsche Welle, Germany
May 31 2026

Armenia looks to EU after decades of relying on Russia

PoliticsArmenia
Lisa Hänel

Armenia is seeking to end its dependence on Russia and form closer relations with the European Union. Will Vladimir Putin let that happen?

Are the European Unionand Russia headed for a new geopolitical clash over Armenia? As Yerevan shifts away from Moscow after failing to gain support in its conflict with Azerbaijan, the European Union has stepped in with funding and political backing.

Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is promoting a pro-EU course ahead of elections. However, Russia’s government is warning Armenians against aligning with the bloc. Experts say it is unlikely that Russia will attempt military intervention — for now.

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“I should like to see any power of the world destroy this race, this small tribe of unimportant people, whose wars have all been fought and lost, whose structures have crumbled, literature is unread, music is unheard, and prayers are no more answered. Go ahead, destroy Armenia . See if you can do it. Send them into the desert without bread or water. Burn their homes and churches. Then see if they will not laugh, sing and pray again. For when two of them meet anywhere in the world, see if they will not create a New Armenia.” - WS

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