Moscow: Armenia`s membership in EU would be contrary to Armenian  people`s long-term interests 

ArmInfo. The Armenian authorities' statements about their intention to apply for membership in the European Union are contrary to the long-term interests of the  Armenian people. The Russian Foreign Ministry told Lenta.ru this.

The Russian Foreign Ministry noted that official Yerevan's statements  on European integration "ignore" the militarization of the European  Union and its preparations for a direct military confrontation with  Moscow.  The Foreign Ministry also recalled statements by EU  representatives about the need to inflict a "strategic defeat" on  Russia, as well as the ongoing military and financial support for  Ukraine.

"We are convinced that membership in such an aggressive anti-Russian  alliance would be contrary to the long-term interests of the Armenian  people," the Russian Foreign Ministry stated.

Earlier, the Russian Foreign Ministry also called the Armenian  authorities' decision to hold a referendum on membership in the EU  and the Eurasian Economic Union blatant manipulation. The ministry  characterized Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statements as  an example of official Yerevan's inverted logic.

It is worth noting that Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan  announced from the parliamentary rostrum on August 24 that the  country intends to apply for EU membership in the near future. He  also expressed his belief that the country should hold a referendum  on EU or EAEU membership only after applying for EU membership and  receiving a response.