Overchuk pointed out the impossibility of Armenia joining the European Union at the expense of Russia

Armenia can join the European Union if it considers it more beneficial than participation in the EAEU, but this should not be at the expense of Russia. This was announced on June 4 by Deputy Prime Minister of Russia Alexey Overchuk on the sidelines of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF-2026).

"We are in favor of what the Armenians themselves consider better for themselves..."If they think that it will be more convenient for them in the European Union and better in the European Union, they can go there, of course," RIA Novosti quoted Overchuk as saying.

In addition, the politician stressed that this process of Armenia's accession to the European Union is possible, but not at the expense of Russia.

Right to vote: Armenia will not be admitted to the European Union until 2030

Meanwhile, the inter-party struggle is intensifying in the country, and the central streets are filled with protesters.

Russian Security Council Secretary Sergei Shoigu said on June 3 that the Armenian authorities realize that it will be extremely difficult for the republic without the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) and Russia. According to the Secretary of the Security Council, Yerevan refuses to hold a referendum on membership in the EAEU due to concerns about European sponsors.

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov said on the same day that Russia was counting on Armenia's "historically correct choice" in the situation with the European Union (EU) and the Eurasian Economic Union. The diplomat expressed the hope that this choice would be in favor of deep and fraternal relations with Russia.