Pashinyan declared the de facto collapse of the EAEU and warned of consequences for the union
30.07.2026,
14:45
The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is de facto in a state of collapse, as the provisions of the EAEU Treaty are not being implemented, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
YEREVAN, July 30. /ARKA/. The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is de facto in a state of collapse, as the provisions of the EAEU Treaty are not being implemented, stated Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Earlier, Russia imposed restrictions on the supply of certain products from Armenia to Russia and transit through its territory, including the EAEU, citing violations of phytosanitary requirements. The restrictions apply to flowers, mineral water and alcohol, fresh and dried vegetables, fruits, berries, potatoes, fish and fish products, and dairy products.
At a briefing on Thursday, Pashinyan noted that the agenda for EAEU meetings is being formed institutionally, but the Armenian side intends to raise all issues affecting it within this forum.
He previously announced that he would attend the upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which will be held on August 6-7, 2026, in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.
"Everything I said at the briefing, I will say there. And what did I say? That the EAEU is de facto in collapse and is not functioning. If the EAEU Treaty is not functioning, then neither is the union itself," Pashinyan stated.
According to him, the crisis within the union continues to deepen, and therefore the problems that have arisen must be resolved as quickly as possible.
"If this issue is not resolved quickly, I am 100% certain that Armenia will overcome this problem, but the EAEU will not," the prime minister emphasized.
Armenia – EAEU – EU
The Armenian authorities continue to declare their commitment to rapprochement with the EU and the transition to European standards, but intend to maintain membership in the EAEU as long as it is possible to combine both.
Moscow, for its part, warns that Armenia's transition to EU standards will have direct economic consequences. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that in such a case, Russia would have to curtail its economic integration with Armenia, and that Armenia could lose up to 14% of its GDP if energy prices rise due to its withdrawal from the EAEU.
In turn, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan stated that gas supplies are currently secured, contacts with partners are ongoing, and the potential risks for the Armenian economy are manageable.
Earlier, Russia imposed restrictions on the supply of certain products from Armenia to Russia and transit through its territory, including the EAEU, citing violations of phytosanitary requirements. The restrictions apply to flowers, mineral water and alcohol, fresh and dried vegetables, fruits, berries, potatoes, fish and fish products, and dairy products.
At a briefing on Thursday, Pashinyan noted that the agenda for EAEU meetings is being formed institutionally, but the Armenian side intends to raise all issues affecting it within this forum.
He previously announced that he would attend the upcoming meeting of the Intergovernmental Council of the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which will be held on August 6-7, 2026, in Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan.
"Everything I said at the briefing, I will say there. And what did I say? That the EAEU is de facto in collapse and is not functioning. If the EAEU Treaty is not functioning, then neither is the union itself," Pashinyan stated.
According to him, the crisis within the union continues to deepen, and therefore the problems that have arisen must be resolved as quickly as possible.
"If this issue is not resolved quickly, I am 100% certain that Armenia will overcome this problem, but the EAEU will not," the prime minister emphasized.
Armenia – EAEU – EU
The Armenian authorities continue to declare their commitment to rapprochement with the EU and the transition to European standards, but intend to maintain membership in the EAEU as long as it is possible to combine both.
Moscow, for its part, warns that Armenia's transition to EU standards will have direct economic consequences. Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that in such a case, Russia would have to curtail its economic integration with Armenia, and that Armenia could lose up to 14% of its GDP if energy prices rise due to its withdrawal from the EAEU.
In turn, Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure David Khudatyan stated that gas supplies are currently secured, contacts with partners are ongoing, and the potential risks for the Armenian economy are manageable.
