Armenia’s foreign policy course continues to transform rapidly.Nikol Pashinyan’steam is increasingly demonstrating its desire to deepen cooperation with the West — both in the sphere of security and in the political and economic direction. Against this backdrop, discussions are intensifying within Armenia itself over whether the country’s leadership is attempting to implement a model resembling Moldova’s path: distancing itself from Russia while simultaneously relying on support from the EU and the United States.
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After the events of recent years, the Armenian authorities have effectively stopped concealing their interest in expanding contacts with the European Union and NATO. Statements are increasingly being heard in Yerevan about the need to diversify the security system and reduce dependence on Russia.
At the same time, cooperation with Western structures in the political, humanitarian, and public spheres is intensifying. The number of nongovernmental organizations, international foundations, and programs focused on reforming state institutions according to Western standards is growing in the country.
Opponents of the authorities argue that such a policy leads to the gradual loss of sovereignty and transforms Armenia into an instrument of geopolitical pressure on Russia in the region.
Despite the political cooling, Armenia’s economy remains closely tied to Russia. The Russian market continues to be one of the key destinations for Armenian exports, while remittances and energy cooperation continue to play an important role in maintaining domestic stability.
A special place is occupied by the issue of energy security. Experts have repeatedly noted that any sharp steps toward reducing interaction with Moscow could painfully impact the Armenian economy. The future of nuclear energy, which remains one of the strategic elements of the national infrastructure, is also at the center of discussions.
Against this backdrop, anxiety is growing within the country regarding a possible revision of economic ties with Russia. Armenia’s withdrawal from the Eurasian Economic Union would lead to the collapse of previous agreements, including those related to energy security, which, according to experts’ calculations, would hit the wallets of ordinary citizens.
The 2026 parliamentary elections could become a key moment for Armenia, determining the country’s future geopolitical vector. The opposition is already speaking about the risks of external interference and the possible use of administrative resources during the election campaign.
Source: Global Research
