On Saturday, Russia recalled its ambassador from Armenia for consultations following a week of escalating threats from President Vladimir Putin.
Moscow is pressuring Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan to halt his pivot toward the European Union, which Russia views as a betrayal of their regional economic bloc. Putin explicitly warned that Armenia could face a 'Ukrainian scenario'—invoking the specter of war—if it continues seeking Western integration. To add economic leverage, Russia has threatened to hike natural gas prices and cut off trade in diamonds and oil.
All eyes are now on Armenia’s June 7 elections, which will likely decide if the nation remains in Moscow's orbit or fully breaks for the West.
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