DW – Deutsche Welle, Germany
May 5 2026
May 5 2026
Armenia’s balancing act between Europe and Russia
A historic summit in Yerevan signals Armenia’s growing ties with the European Union. As Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan pushes closer cooperation with Europe, he must balance relations with Russia amid rising pressure.
Armenia is deepening ties with the European Union as dozens of European leaders gather in Yerevan for a landmark summit. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is pushing closer cooperation with Europe, signing agreements on energy, transport and security, while carefully balancing relations with Russia. With elections approaching and geopolitical tensions rising, the partnership signals both a strategic shift and a boost for Armenia’s reform efforts.
Katharina Kroll Head of DW Studio Brussels
video at https://www.dw.com/en/armenias-balancing-act-between-europe-and-russia/video-77059406
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