Russian Deputy Prime Minister Aleksei Overchuk has acknowledged that Armenia should select between the European Union and the Eurasian Financial Union (EAEU), led by Russia, following the adoption of a brand new legislation launching Armenia’s EU accession course of.

Supply: European Pravda, citing Russian information company Kommersant

Particulars: Overchuk commented on the not too long ago adopted Armenian legislation on initiating the EU accession course of, saying it consists of "basic, obscure statements – for all the things good, in opposition to all the things dangerous".

"However that is Armenia’s inner affair. The nation will, after all, must decide and select. As a result of sitting on two chairs gained’t work, that’s completely clear," he concluded.

Background:

• Armenia’s parliament handed the EU integration legislation on 26 March.
• The Armenian authorities beforehand clarified that the legislation itself doesn’t represent an utility for EU membership however formalises the deepening of bilateral relations.
• Armenian officers have additionally mentioned that the nation will stay within the Russia-led commerce bloc for now, regardless of its EU aspirations.
• Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has confused that any determination on becoming a member of the EU must be made by way of a nationwide referendum.

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