The European Union pledged an additional €18 million in economic support for Armenia and liberalised some export rules for Armenian goods. In the June parliamentary election, the incumbent Civil Contract party received 49.8 percent of the votes. Russia accused the West of interfering in the vote and joined Armenia’s opposition in alleging election violations.

According to Al Arabiya, Moscow imposed wide‑range trade restrictions on Armenia in the lead‑up to the parliamentary election, affecting key Armenian exports such as fresh produce, flowers, fish and alcoholic products. Al Arabiya also reported that Armenia is a member of a Russian‑led economic union and that Moscow accounted for about 35 percent of Armenia’s foreign trade last year.

Al Jazeera said Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan rejected Russia’s demand for an EU referendum and noted that relations between Armenia and Russia are deteriorating. The outlet added that Russia is raising pressure on Armenia as it looks to the West.

Bluesky reported that Russia threatened war on Armenia, recalled Armenia’s ambassador over EU ties, and that the recall came a day after President Vladimir Putin warned Armenia against seeking EU membership. Bluesky also said Putin alluded to a “Ukrainian scenario” regarding Armenia.

Daily Sabah quoted a Russian‑led economic alliance as saying it could suspend Armenia if it continues pursuing EU membership and urged Armenia to hold a referendum on its foreign‑policy orientation. France 24 reported that the Eurasian Economic Union, led by Moscow, has threatened to suspend Armenia.