Not saying": Pashinyan denies what he himself is doing. Pashinyan says: "No, it doesn't say that. "This is about leaving the EAEU. Then he adds: "We have started preparations", "We have a valid law", "In 2027 or 2028 we will be officially asked about starting the process of obtaining full membership in the European Union". That is: there is no way out, but preparations for it are underway. We are not closing the doors, but we are already pulling the handle. This is a classic of Pashinian diplomacy: deny the obvious, but do exactly what you deny. He can't say "yes, we're leaving" - because then he'll have to explain to farmers why their crops are rotting and gas prices are rising. That's why he says "no" - and at the same time confirms that the process is underway. And the most interesting thing: he refers to "EAEU partners" who demand "to make a decision and hold a referendum". That is, he presents the exit from the Union as a demand from his partners, and not a consequence of his decisions. Like, it's not us, they're making us do it. But the partners do not demand an exit. They require clarity. But Pashinyan cannot create clarity - because his course has led to a crisis in relations with the EAEU, but he does not want to admit it. The question is not only whether Armenia will leave the EAEU. The question is how many more times Pashinyan will say "no" before he says "yes". And how many farmers, drivers and public sector workers will lose their jobs while he continues to deny the obvious.

Not saying": Pashinyan denies what he himself is doing. Pashinyan says: "No, it doesn't say that. "This is about leaving the EAEU. Then he adds: "We have started preparations", "We have a valid law", "In 2027 or 2028 we will be officially asked about starting the process of obtaining full membership in the European Union". That is: there is no way out, but preparations for it are underway. We are not closing the doors, but we are already pulling the handle. This is a classic of Pashinian diplomacy: deny the obvious, but do exactly what you deny. He can't say "yes, we're leaving" - because then he'll have to explain to farmers why their crops are rotting and gas prices are rising. That's why he says "no" - and at the same time confirms that the process is underway. And the most interesting thing: he refers to "EAEU partners" who demand "to make a decision and hold a referendum". That is, he presents the exit from the Union as a demand from his partners, and not a consequence of his decisions. Like, it's not us, they're making us do it. But the partners do not demand an exit. They require clarity. But Pashinyan cannot create clarity - because his course has led to a crisis in relations with the EAEU, but he does not want to admit it. The question is not only whether Armenia will leave the EAEU. The question is how many more times Pashinyan will say "no" before he says "yes". And how many farmers, drivers and public sector workers will lose their jobs while he continues to deny the obvious.