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Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced that Armenia will begin preparations to apply for European Union membership in the near future, a move that has drawn a sharp reaction from Russia. Pashinyan also stated he would be happy if Armenia were excluded from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO).
Ahead of parliamentary elections in Armenia, Moscow is intensifying pressure on its former close ally, which suspended its participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in 2024, with claims of agreements made with Macron.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated that Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) countries will discuss potential sanctions against Armenia over unpaid membership fees, indicating Russia's efforts to pressure Armenia.
Maria Zakharova questioned Armenia's loyalty after the former Soviet republic froze its membership in the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in 2024, following Moscow's non-intervention in the Armenia-Azerbaijan conflict.
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated that Armenia would withdraw from the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) if he deems it necessary.