The key facts
- The Kremlin has not yet reviewed the report on the consequences of Armenia's exit from the EAEU — Dmitry Peskov, October 21
- The report was commissioned by the EAEU leaders in May 2026, its consideration is scheduled for December
- Armenia has taken a course toward rapprochement with the EU, but so far sees no grounds for leaving the EAEU
Peskov: the report has not yet been studied
The Kremlin has not yet reviewed the joint report by the governments of the Eurasian Economic Union countries devoted to the consequences of a possible suspension of Armenia's membership in the union. Press secretary of the Russian president Dmitry Peskov said this on October 21. 'No, we have not reviewed it. We have not reviewed it yet,' he replied to journalists' questions.
Context of the report's preparation
According to Life.ru, the leaders of the EAEU countries instructed to prepare a report on the consequences of a possible exit of Armenia from the union in May 2026. Consideration of the document is scheduled for December.
Positions of Yerevan and Moscow
Armenia remains a member of the EAEU for now, but has taken a course toward rapprochement with the European Union. In March 2025, the republic's parliament adopted a law on starting the process of EU accession, and in August 2026 Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced his intention to prepare an official membership application. Yerevan expects to expand ties with Europe while maintaining trade relations with Russia and other EAEU countries. Moscow warns that simultaneous membership in two unions is impossible. Pashinyan acknowledges that Armenia will eventually have to make a choice, but so far sees no grounds for leaving the EAEU. In October, he also stated that the republic is not yet ready to join the European Union and needs additional reforms.
