Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected suggestions that Armenia could be expelled from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), insisting that member states lack the authority to remove it amid growing tensions over Yerevan’s closer ties with the European Union.
Pashinyan was responding to a report from representatives of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan examining the possible consequences of suspending the EAEU Treaty’s application to Armenia.
“It is obvious that member states have no right to expel a member state from the organisation,” Pashinyan said.
He drew a distinction between the EAEU and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO), which he said has mechanisms for expelling members.
He also questioned why Armenia had not been removed from the CSTO despite continuing tensions within the alliance.
The Armenian prime minister claimed that previous Russian restrictions had failed to produce the political and economic outcomes sought by certain groups.
He warned of what he described as a third attempt to destabilise his government.
According to Pashinyan, the first attempt occurred during the 2023 events in Garabagh, followed by a second aroundArmenia’s parliamentary elections in June 2026.
“Now a third attempt is being prepared,” he said, adding that the issue was political rather than economic.
Pashinyan alleged that the ultimate goal was to fuel domestic instability and undermine Armenia’s independence.
Responding to warnings of potential economic fallout from suspending the EAEU Treaty’s application to Armenia, Pashinyan said the effects remained to be seen.
“Our main focus is Armenia’s continued development, protecting our independence and sovereignty, and diversifying our relations,” he said.
“We will continue along that path.”
The prime ministers of Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have called for consideration of suspending the EAEU Treaty’s application to Armenia over Yerevan’s push for closer EU integration.
A joint report published on 20 October said the suspension could remain in force until Armenia holds a referendum on possible EU membership.
It cited a 2025 Armenian law initiating the country's EU accession process as potential grounds for other EAEU members to consider such a move.
The report also warned of significant economic repercussions for Armenia.
Despite the mounting pressure, the Armenian government insists it has no plans to leave the EAEU, arguing that closer relations with the EU are compatible with its existing membership in the Eurasian bloc.
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