Russian SVR claims EU signals reluctance to integrate Armenian economy

Russia's Foreign Intelligence Service alleges that EU member states are signaling opposition to opening markets to Armenian goods, citing potential domestic economic disruption. This claim serves to discourage Armenia from pivoting away from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) by highlighting the risks of economic isolation. The veracity of these alleged signals remains unverified and reflects ongoing geopolitical competition for influence in the South Caucasus.