Russia has expressed growing concern regarding the future of economic relations with Armenia due to Yerevan's increasing orientation toward the European Union. According to Operative Information Center-OMM, these remarks were made by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk following a high-level meeting in Moscow between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan.
Overchuk emphasized that while the Armenian leadership continues to declare the importance of its ties with the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Russia, their actions suggest a different trajectory. "When comparing words with deeds, we conclude that our colleagues have come very close to the point where we will be forced to structure our economic relations with Armenia in a different way," the Deputy Prime Minister stated. He also highlighted the ongoing development of regional infrastructure, noting that the construction of a direct railway line between Turkiye and Azerbaijan is progressing steadily, which holds significant strategic value for both Baku and Ankara.
The tension comes amid a broader geopolitical shift in the South Caucasus, as Armenia seeks to diversify its foreign policy and security partnerships. Historically dependent on Russia for energy and security, Yerevan has recently frozen its participation in the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) and increased cooperation with Western institutions. This shift has prompted Moscow to reassess its economic leverage within the EAEU framework, while Azerbaijan continues to strengthen its role as a central logistics hub through the development of the Middle Corridor and cross-border transport projects with Turkiye.
