Russia reacts to Armenia’s EU accession legislation: “Sitting on two chairs will not work”

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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