Russia warns of complications in relations with Armenia over its pursuit of EU membership.

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has described relations between Russia and Armenia as complicated, citing Armenia's actions within the Collective Security Treaty Organization and its desire to join the EU, which Lavrov says is incompatible with its membership in the Eurasian Economic Union. Lavrov emphasized that Armenia's decision to pursue EU membership is its sovereign choice but warned of the complexities involved. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has stated that any EU membership would require approval in a referendum. The EU has expressed support for this process, strengthening ties with Armenia and discussing visa liberalization and increased financial aid.

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