ArmInfo. The preparation of a report on the possible suspension of Armenia's membership in the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and the consequences of this move for the Armenian economy was no news to anyone familiar with the matter, including the Armenian government. This was stated by Russian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Maria Zakharova at a weekly briefing on October 28, in response to a request to comment on Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan's statement that this was the third attempt by external forces to change the government in Armenia.

ArmInfo. Armenia should not jeopardize existing opportunities within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), but rather use them for development, expansion, and improving the well-being of the Armenian people. This is how businessman Gagik Tsarukyan, leader of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP), responded to a previously published EAEU report on the threats to Armenia's economy in the event of the country's withdrawal from the structure or suspension of membership. In his new message, delivered from the Kentron Penitentiary Institution (PII), he presented the real risks to the Armenian economy from all possible angles.

ArmInfo.  The membership of countries such as Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia in the EU will depend on the further development of these states, said Finnish President Alexander Stubb.

ArmInfo. Official Yerevan has detected a political subtext in the Eurasian Economic Union's report regarding the possible suspension of Armenia's membership in the EAEU.

ArmInfo. Armenia is suffering greatly from uncertainty – it doesn't want to break with the East, and it's failing to integrate with the West, according to Stanford University professor and political scientist Artur Khachikyan.

ArmInfo.  In the period preceding the sanctions, the restrictions imposed on Armenia did not lead to the economic or political consequences expected by certain circles in Armenia and abroad.  Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this during a briefing on October 22, answering journalists' questions.

ArmInfo. While Armenia's strong economic activity is clearly visible, challenges remain, one of which, at this stage, is our relations within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan stated this during a government meeting on October 22.

ArmInfo. Even half of the projected decline in gross domestic product (GDP) in the event of Armenia's withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), which is contained in the report on the possible consequences of suspending the EAEU Treaty with respect to Armenia, will become a serious problem for the Republic of Armenia. This was stated by a member of the National Assembly from the opposition faction "Armenia" in a conversation with journalists in the Armenian parliament. Artur Khachatryan, when asked to assess this report.

ArmInfo. The Kremlin has not yet reviewed the report on the possible consequences of suspending the Treaty on the Eurasian Economic Union with respect to Armenia. This was stated by Dmitry Peskov, Russian Presidential Press Secretary, during a briefing.

ArmInfo. The political message of the report "on the consequences of suspending Armenia's membership in the EAEU" is quite harsh: economic pressure on Armenia could prove virtually painless for other members of the Eurasian Economic Union, while it would be a severe blow to Armenia itself. This is how political scientist Vahe Davtyan commented on the report on the consequences of suspending Armenia's membership in the EAEU, published on the Russian government website on October 20.

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan will not reconsider his decisions until their consequences directly impact him and his political future.

ArmInfo. Armenia plans to continue its work within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU). Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan stated this in a conversation with journalists on October 16 in Yerevan on the sidelines of the COP17 summit.

ArmInfo. Citizens of Russia, Armenia, and other countries with which Kazakhstan has a visa-free regime will require an electronic permit to enter the republic starting July 1, 2027. The document will be free and valid for 180 days, Zakon.kz reports, citing a government decree.

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan once again stated that the current government's strategic goal is to create alternatives for the Armenian people. He stated this in an interview with Radio France International in response to a question about whether the current Armenian government seeks EU membership.

ArmInfo. The European Commission is not offering special support packages for countries that do not have candidate status for EU accession, including Armenia, said European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos.

ArmInfo. Armenia wants to shift responsibility for the future of the Gyumri base to Russia. This was stated by Mikhail Kalugin, Director of the Fourth Department of the CIS Countries at the Russian Foreign Ministry, RIA Novosti reports.

ArmInfo. Armenia's change in foreign policy will not lead to positive consequences. The worst-case scenario for the republic would be its "transformation into a new Ukraine," said Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council Dmitry Medvedev.

ArmInfo. Russia hopes that Armenia will continue its constructive work within the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU), Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk told the Vesti program.

ArmInfo. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko advises Armenia not to put the cart before the horse in its quest to join the EU.

ArmInfo. If the pan-Turkic scenario is realized, Armenia, as a state, could find itself in great existential danger. Former Deputy Minister of Defense of the Republic of Armenia Artak Zakaryan writes about this in his article.