Armenia, European Union and Russia

Armenia approves EU membership bid further straining ties with Russia
By Ani Avetisyan in Yerevan Armenia has formally started the process of joining the European Union (EU). A bill calling for the country to launch a bid to enter the 27-member bloc was approved by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's government on January 9.
Armenia proposes EU accesion bill in shift away from Russia
The Armenian government on Thursday introduced a bill to parliament that calls for the country to begin the process of joining the European Union. According to the Armenpress news agency, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan emphasized that the government is committed to the law,
Armenian government approves bill to launch EU accession bid
Armenia's government on Thursday gave approval to a bill that calls for the country, once part of the Soviet Union, to launch a bid to join the European Union.
Armenia floats EU referendum amid split with Russia
Armenia could soon be on the path to joining the European Union, the country’s prime minister claimed Thursday against a backdrop of growing tensions with the Kremlin, which was once one of its top allies.
Armenian govt approves bill on starting EU accession process
YEREVAN. Jan 9 (Interfax) - The Armenian government approved a bill on the accession to the European Union at a meeting on Thursday. "The bill says that the Republic of Armenia declares the start of the process of the Republic of Armenia's accession to the European Union," the approved document said.
Armenia Takes Step Toward EU Accession Talks, Interfax Says
Armenia’s government backed kicking off the process for accession into the European Union, a move that could anger its traditional ally, Russia.
Armenian government approves draft law to initiate EU accession process
On Thursday, January 9, the Armenian government approved the draft law titled "On the Start of the Process of Armenia's Accession to the European Union," the news agency NEWS.am reports. "The draft law on the start of Armenia's EU membership process was submitted for discussion in the National Assembly as a civic initiative,
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Russia views start of Armenia's discussion on its EU accession process as commencement of its withdrawal from EAEU - Deputy PM Overchuk
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An altercation erupts at a high-level meeting of a Russia-dominated economic union
A tightly-scripted meeting of the Russia-dominated economic alliance of several ex-Soviet nations briefly went awry Thursday ...
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Aliyev calls Armenia a “fascist state”
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Woman To Run Armenia’s Prisons
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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan dismissed Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev’s accusations of “fascism”.