Eurasian Economic Union & Armenia — Strong Armenia

Eurasian Economic Union: Russia>>> warned that Armenia>>>'s closer integration with the European Union>>> would make its continued membership in the Eurasian Economic Union>>> impossible, potentially leading to a 14% GDP loss for Armenia>>>.

Armenia — Strong Armenia: Armenia — Strong Armenia>>>, a pro-Russian opposition bloc, has had six of its parliamentary candidates arrested on the eve of general elections, facing charges of material inducement and money laundering. Its leader, Samvel Karapetyan>>>, is also under house arrest, which significantly hinders its electoral prospects and raises concerns about political persecution.

Eurasian Economic Union: The Eurasian Economic Union is a Russia-led customs bloc that Armenia is a member of. Vladimir Putin stressed that Armenia cannot join the EU and remain within this union, highlighting a potential conflict of economic interests.

Armenia — Strong Armenia: The Armenia — Strong Armenia party, led by Samvel Karapetyan, was the runner-up in the parliamentary elections. The party advocates for closer business ties with Russia and has accused Nikol Pashinyan of attempting to start a war with Moscow. Several members were arrested on vote-buying allegations.