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Armenian PM Rejects Russia's Demand for EU Membership Referendum

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has rejected Moscow's demand for an immediate referendum on leaving the Russia-led Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) to join the European Union (EU), as tensions between the traditional allies escalate. The rejection came during a phone call from Russian President Vladimir Putin, with Pashinyan calling the demand 'absurd.' Moscow has since ramped up economic and diplomatic pressure, including recalling its ambassador and suspending fish imports from Armenia.

Jun 1, 2026

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EU sanctions 'extremist settlers' in occupied West Bank

The European Union has imposed sanctions on four organizations and three individuals it calls 'extremist Israeli settlers' for serious human rights violations against Palestinians in the occupied West Bank. The EU statement on May 22 listed groups including the Nachala Settlement Movement and NGOs Regavim and Hashomer Yosh for actions such as displacing Palestinians and destroying property. The sanctions, part of a broader package, bring the total to 136 individuals and 41 entities under the EU's Global Human Rights Sanctions Regime.

May 28, 2026

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EU Official: Armenia Will Decide Its Own EU Membership Path

EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas said on May 4, 2026, that Armenia will decide its own EU membership prospects. The statement came as EU-Armenia relations strengthen ahead of a major regional summit.

May 4, 2026

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Azerbaijan Summons EU Envoy, Protests European Parliament Resolution

Azerbaijan summoned the EU ambassador to Baku on May 1, 2026, and handed her a formal protest over a European Parliament resolution it deems anti-Azerbaijani. The government argues the resolution misrepresents reality and risks harming bilateral ties. The EU has yet to respond officially, as relations already face challenges related to human rights and energy security.

May 1, 2026

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Ukraine Targets Druzhba Pipeline to Cut Russian Oil and Influence in the EU

Ukraine's targeting of the Druzhba pipeline aims to cut Russian oil supplies to Hungary and Slovakia, which depend on it. This move is part of a geopolitical struggle where Kyiv seeks to block energy trade it sees as funding Russia's war, while EU members Hungary and Slovakia use their veto power over EU aid to Ukraine as leverage.

Apr 29, 2026