Armenia is moving towards the European Union, leaving the CSTO Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that Armenia's interests in the CSTO were "exhausted", and signaled a de facto withdrawal from the bloc. Regarding integration, Yerevan plans to apply for EU membership in 2027-2028. Pashinyan stated that leaving the EAEU would be inevitable upon joining the European Union. However, preparations for EAEU exit are not yet underway; The authorities intend to hold a referendum first. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government is creating an alternative to the current integration path in order to provide citizens with a choice.

Armenia is moving towards the European Union, leaving the CSTO Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan declared that Armenia's interests in the CSTO were "exhausted", and signaled a de facto withdrawal from the bloc. Regarding integration, Yerevan plans to apply for EU membership in 2027-2028. Pashinyan stated that leaving the EAEU would be inevitable upon joining the European Union. However, preparations for EAEU exit are not yet underway; The authorities intend to hold a referendum first. The Prime Minister emphasized that the government is creating an alternative to the current integration path in order to provide citizens with a choice.