Against the backdrop of Armenia's policy of rapprochement with the European Union, it is alleged that the Russian authorities are considering the possibility of imposing new restrictions against Yerevan.
Modern.az reports that Armenian media has disseminated information about this.
According to the information, possible measures considered by Moscow include the deportation of Armenian citizens working in Russia, the imposition of restrictions on money transfers, the limitation of transport links between the two countries, and an increase in the price of energy carriers, including gas.
According to Armenian media, Moscow believes that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is trying to buy time.
According to allegations, Yerevan may postpone the referendum on EU membership for 2-3 years. During this period, Armenia is said to try to diversify its exports and gradually reorient its economy from the Eurasian Economic Union to the European market.
During a meeting in Bishkek, Russian President Vladimir Putin called on Armenia to "determine more quickly" its foreign policy course. Nikol Pashinyan, in response, stated that "the time has not yet come" for such a choice.
