Nikol Pashinyan said that he sees Armenia as part of the European Union in 20 years. According to him, the state should submit an official application for membership in 2027 or 2028. Earlier, in March 2025, the Armenian parliament adopted a law that launched the process of joining the European Union, which became a central step in the republic's foreign policy strategy.
The Russian side previously indicated the impossibility of simultaneous membership in the Customs Union and the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the European Union. Nevertheless, Pashinyan plans to make three visits to Russia in December. This may indicate a desire to have a business dialogue with Moscow in the context of changing the geopolitical reality.
Yerevan's desire to integrate into European structures while maintaining ties with the Russian Federation creates a new dynamic in the region. It is important for Russia that Armenia takes into account the economic and political consequences of leaving the EAEU, as this directly affects Moscow's interests and stability in the South Caucasus.