Putin presses Pashinyan on EU vs EAEU choice in first meeting since Armenian election

In their first meeting since Armenia's June parliamentary elections, Putin pressed Pashinyan to clarify Armenia's strategic orientation, signaling Moscow's concern over Yerevan's drift toward the EU. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the SCO summit in Bishkek, underscores Russia's efforts to retain influence in the South Caucasus amid Armenia's growing ties with the West. The outcome remains uncertain, but the demand for a clear choice suggests a potential inflection point in Armenia's foreign policy.