Moscow-led economic grouping threatens to suspend Armenia over its EU bid

Russian-Led Bloc Threatens To Suspend Armenia Due To Its EU Ambitions

Russia-led EAEU issued Armenia an ultimatum: hold a referendum on EU vs. EAEU membership or face suspension from the bloc. The US- and EU-backed westward pivot signals accelerating fragmentation of Russia's economic sphere — raising sanctions and supply-chain risk for operators active in the region.