
Pashinyan says Armenia–Russia relations undergo ‘constructive transformation’
Relations between Russia and Armenia are currently undergoing another round of escalating tensions.

Relations between Russia and Armenia are currently undergoing another round of escalating tensions.

Yerevan has threatened to leave Moscow-led economic and security blocs in response to economic pressures if they occur.

Russia’s Foreign Ministry warned Armenia of ‘potential negative consequences’ of what they called a ‘forced rapprochement with Brussels’.

Armenia and Pakistan established diplomatic relations on 31 August.

This latest absence comes amidst a streak of sessions Pashinyan has not attended at international organisations associated with Russia.

In March, the Armenian Parliament passed a bill that calls on the government to seek EU integration.

Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksei Overchuk nonetheless claimed it is Armenia’s ‘internal choice’ if it wants to join the bloc.