EU, Armenia and Russia

Armenia's government backs bill on launching EU accession process
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stressed that even if the bill is passed, the accession process can start only if the Armenian people support it in a referendum
Armenia proposes EU accesion bill in shift away from Russia
The Armenian government on Thursday introduced a bill to parliament that calls for the country to begin the process of joining the European Union. According to the Armenpress news agency, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the government is committed to the law,
Armenia approves EU membership bid further straining ties with Russia
By Ani Avetisyan in Yerevan Armenia has formally started the process of joining the European Union (EU). A bill calling for the country to launch a bid to enter the 27-member bloc was approved by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government on January 9.
Armenia takes first step to EU accession as government approves bill
The South Caucasus country has previously floated the idea of joining the bloc as part of a general shift toward the West. #EuropeNews
Russia's Neighbor Takes Big Step Towards Europe in Blow to Putin
The Armenian government on Thursday approved draft legislation to kickstart the process of the nation's accession to the European Union, a move which will serve as a blow to its neighbor, Russia. Newsweek has contacted the Kremlin for comment by email.
Armenian government approves bill to launch EU accession bid
Armenia's government on Thursday gave approval to a bill that calls for the country, once part of the Soviet Union, to launch a bid to join the European Union.
Armenia Takes Step Toward EU Accession Talks, Interfax Says
Armenia’s government backed kicking off the process for accession into the European Union, a move that could anger its traditional ally, Russia.
Armenian government approves draft law to initiate EU accession process
On Thursday, January 9, the Armenian government approved the draft law titled "On the Start of the Process of Armenia's Accession to the European Union," the news agency NEWS.am reports. "The draft law on the start of Armenia's EU membership process was submitted for discussion in the National Assembly as a civic initiative,
Armenia Warns of Escalation Risk After Azeri Leader Calls It 'Fascist'
(Reuters) - Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev has accused neighbouring Armenia of posing a "fascist" threat that needs to be ...
And not a friend, and not an enemy, but Erdogan: Turkey praised Pashinyan "out of spite" to Aliyev
Last Friday, official Ankara expressed hope that Armenia and Azerbaijan will sign a peace treaty this year. Foreign Minister ...
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Armenia seeks to join EU in blow to Vladimir Putin
Armenia approved a bill on Thursday to initiate the process of joining the European Union, signaling a further shift away ...
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Armenian-Azerbaijani peace process hits a pothole
Azerbaijani leader Ilham Aliyev’s surprise rhetorical attack on Armenia is raising doubts that a peace deal between Baku and ...
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Armenia responds to Azerbaijan’s fascism accusation: They want to provoke tensions
Responding, Pashinyan said: “Perhaps [Azeri capital] Baku is trying to “legitimize” the escalation in the region. They make ...