The European Union is preparing more than €50 million in financial assistance for Armenia and will begin purchasing Armenian goods whose imports have been blocked by Russia ahead of the country’s parliamentary elections. — Ukrinform.

Armenia votes on June 7 amid mounting Russian pressure, with the election shaping up as a choice between Moscow and Europe.

Under the first program, subsidies will be allocated to compensate logistics costs for exports of greenhouse-grown fresh vegetables, fruits, and flowers