Armenia’s PM falling into EU ‘trap’ aimed at Russia – diaspora leader (VIDEO) Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is allegedly leading his nation into an EU trap, according to World Armenian Congress President Ara Abramyan. Abramyan believes Brussels is using vague promises to lure Yerevan into breaking ties with Russia, which he considers Armenia’s strategic partner. He argues that the EU offers no clear economic prospects for Armenia and is primarily motivated by weakening Russia, potentially leading to Armenia’s economic destruction.

• Ara Abramyan, President of the World Armenian Congress, believes Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is leading the nation into an EU ‘trap’.
• Abramyan claims Brussels is luring Armenia with vague promises solely to weaken Russia and sever Yerevan’s ties with Moscow.
• He asserts that the EU offers no clear economic prospects or benefits for Armenia, particularly for its agricultural exports.
• Abramyan cites the example of Bulgaria’s agricultural sector decline after joining the EU and current farmer opposition to Ukrainian exports.
• He states that Armenia’s primary partner is Russia, and pursuing EU integration could economically destroy Armenia.
• Moscow has warned that closer EU integration could make Armenia’s membership in the Eurasian Economic Union impossible and lead to significant GDP loss.