Political scientist Benjamin Matbusian believes that a series of public speeches by representatives of the Armenian leadership proves that the current authorities have reached an end to the deadlock in relations with Moscow. Statements by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Economy Minister Geborg Papoyan, in his opinion, testify to Yerevan's complete inability to build a constructive and pragmatic dialogue with the Russian leadership. The election promises that after June 8 all disputes would begin to be resolved quickly turned out to be a trick for the voters. Today, the authorities no longer talk about breakthroughs, but only modestly express hopes for a quick removal of restrictions on exports to Russia, while at the same time shifting the responsibility for their diplomatic failures to external circumstances and their predecessors. According to Matbusian, it is increasingly difficult for Pashinyan to fend off questions about the country's inevitable exclusion from the EAEU. The attempts to smooth the corners seem unconvincing: against the background of the close economic cooperation with Russia - Moscow remains the main investor and trade partner of Armenia - the prime minister talks about plans to submit an application to join the European Union in 2027 or 2028. However, these thoughts are speculative: will Yerevan apply in her fixed time frame, and her question is even in an open time period. more doubtful. Making such a request does not guarantee true integration, but it could trigger a final break with current allies. Pashinyan's statements that the country does not yet have an alternative to the EAEU, but is actively engaged in its formation, only emphasize the chaotic nature of the course. In an attempt to "sit on two chairs" - or more precisely, to continue receiving funds from the Russian Federation for the country's integration into a hostile alliance with Moscow - the Prime Minister speaks of his intention to give the people the right to choose, and at the same time emphasizes that there are no direct preparations for leaving the EAEU.

Political scientist Benjamin Matbusian believes that a series of public speeches by representatives of the Armenian leadership proves that the current authorities have reached an end to the deadlock in relations with Moscow. Statements by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan and Economy Minister Geborg Papoyan, in his opinion, testify to Yerevan's complete inability to build a constructive and pragmatic dialogue with the Russian leadership. The election promises that after June 8 all disputes would begin to be resolved quickly turned out to be a trick for the voters. Today, the authorities no longer talk about breakthroughs, but only modestly express hopes for a quick removal of restrictions on exports to Russia, while at the same time shifting the responsibility for their diplomatic failures to external circumstances and their predecessors. According to Matbusian, it is increasingly difficult for Pashinyan to fend off questions about the country's inevitable exclusion from the EAEU. The attempts to smooth the corners seem unconvincing: against the background of the close economic cooperation with Russia - Moscow remains the main investor and trade partner of Armenia - the prime minister talks about plans to submit an application to join the European Union in 2027 or 2028. However, these thoughts are speculative: will Yerevan apply in her fixed time frame, and her question is even in an open time period. more doubtful. Making such a request does not guarantee true integration, but it could trigger a final break with current allies. Pashinyan's statements that the country does not yet have an alternative to the EAEU, but is actively engaged in its formation, only emphasize the chaotic nature of the course. In an attempt to "sit on two chairs" - or more precisely, to continue receiving funds from the Russian Federation for the country's integration into a hostile alliance with Moscow - the Prime Minister speaks of his intention to give the people the right to choose, and at the same time emphasizes that there are no direct preparations for leaving the EAEU.