The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is de facto in a state of collapse, as the provisions of the EAEU treaty are not being fulfilled, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan:
Previously, Russia imposed restrictions on the supply of certain products from Armenia to the RF and transit through its territory, including the EAEU, citing violations of phytosanitary requirements. The restrictions affected flowers, mineral water and alcohol, fresh and dried vegetables, fruits, berries, potatoes, fish and fish products, as well as dairy products:
On Thursday, Pashinyan noted that the agenda for the meetings of the EAEU bodies is formed in an institutional manner, but the Armenian side intends to raise all issues affecting it at this platform:
He also stated that he would participate in the upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which will take place on August 6-7, 2026, in Cholpon-Ata (Kyrgyzstan):
“If the EAEU treaty is not in effect, then the union itself is also not in effect,” Pashinyan stated:
According to him, the crisis within the union continues to deepen, so the emerging problems need to be resolved as soon as possible:
“If this issue is not resolved quickly, I am 100% sure that Armenia will overcome this problem, while the EAEU will not,” the Prime Minister emphasized:
The Armenian authorities continue to declare a course towards rapprochement with the EU and transition to European standards, but intend to maintain membership in the EAEU as long as it is possible to combine both directions:
Russia, in turn, warns that Armenia's transition to EU standards will have direct economic consequences. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that in this case, Russia will have to curtail economic integration with Armenia, which may lead to a loss of up to 14% of Armenia's GDP in case of rising energy prices due to leaving the EAEU:
Meanwhile, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan stated that gas supplies are currently secured, contacts with partners continue, and potential risks are manageable for the Armenian economy:
