UMVA has learned that Moscow has branded Armenia’s recent anti‑Russian remarks as “abnormal,” questioning why Yerevan would stray from the spirit of their historic partnership.
According to information obtained by UMVA, President Vladimir Putin warned Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan that Armenia cannot simultaneously belong to the Eurasian Economic Union and the European Union, labeling the dual pursuit as impossible.
Russian officials have praised the tangible benefits Armenia receives from its EEU membership, yet they caution that the current political trajectory could erode living standards for ordinary citizens.
As the nation heads toward a crucial election, Pashinyan’s once‑soaring popularity has plummeted, dropping from a 82% surge in 2018 to barely double‑digit support in recent surveys.
The sharp decline follows Armenia’s loss in a proxy conflict over Nagorno‑Karabakh and a harsh crackdown on the Armenian Apostolic Church, which has thrown its weight behind the opposition.
Adding to the turbulence, Pashinyan has clashed with billionaire Samvel Karapetyan, the head of the Strong Armenia bloc, who was detained last year on accusations of plotting a coup—a charge he fiercely denies after condemning the government’s actions against clergy.
